There are 5 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Highfields by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB)plane SYD - WTB
2h 4m$422–752Drive 872.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Highfieldscar 872.8 km
10h 35m$160–230Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Toowoombabus
18h 17m$161–385Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Helidontrain Westlander
19h 4m$256–873Bus, train
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the train from Roma Street to Toowoombatrain Westlander
26h 10m$182–830
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Highfields by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Highfields is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 10h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Highfields is to fly which takes 2h 4m and costs $420 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Highfields. However, there are services departing from Sydney International Airport and arriving at Lauder Drive at Highfields Village via Central Station, King George Square, 1c, Brisbane and Toowoomba bus station stop 2C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney Airport (SYD) station to Highfields. However, there are services departing from International Airport Station and arriving at Helidon via Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 4m.
The distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Highfields is 738 km. The road distance is 872.8 km.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Highfields without a car is to bus which takes 18h 17m and costs $160 - $390.
It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Highfields, including transfers.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Highfields bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Highfields train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Highfields is to fly which takes 2h 4m and costs $420 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $390 and takes 18h 17m, you could also train, which costs $250 - $900 and takes 19h 4m.
What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Highfields, QLD, Australia?
Qantas flies from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sydney International Airport to Lauder Drive at Highfields Village via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Brisbane, King George Square, 1c, Roma Street busway, platform 1, Brisbane, and Toowoomba bus station stop 2C in around 18h 17m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $330–650
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–250
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $85–110
- First
- $120–140
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Roma Street to Helidon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $20–428
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $23–45
- AChoice
- $21–27
- Gold Class
- $342
- Heritage Class
- $428
Train from Roma Street to Toowoomba
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $28–602
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $28–50
- AChoice
- $30–40
- Gold Class
- $481
- Heritage Class
- $602
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–320
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $130–200
- Flexible
- $170–320
Bus from Brisbane to Toowoomba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $35–50
- Flexible
- $40–55
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Brisbane to Toowoomba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–200
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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Booking & Getting There
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Highfields bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Highfields is 1h behind Sydney Airport (SYD). It is currently 12:30 PM in Sydney Airport (SYD) and 11:30 AM in Highfields.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Highfields train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) to Highfields is 873 km. It takes approximately 10h 35m to drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Highfields.
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