There are 6 ways to get from Sydney CBD to Paddington by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus
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Fly to Brisbane Airport
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane SYD - BNE
3h 40m$141–491Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
15h 21m$89–258Bus via Queen Street station, 1f (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
14h 16m$134–326Drive 908.1 km
- Drive from Sydney CBD to Paddingtoncar 908.1 km
9h 40m$165–238Fly to Gold Coast Airport, train
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane SYD - OOL
- Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain
5h 4m$99–424Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Pm12
19h 50m$134–208
Sydney CBD to Paddington by subway and bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sydney CBD to Paddington is to train which costs $85 - $260 and takes 15h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney CBD to Paddington is to fly which takes 3h 40m and costs $140 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney CBD station to Paddington. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Latrobe Tce at Old Paddo Post Office, stop 8 via Queen Street station, 1f. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney CBD station to Paddington station. However, there are services departing from Wynyard Station and arriving at Roma Street Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 21m.
The distance between Sydney CBD and Paddington is 779 km. The road distance is 908.1 km.
The best way to get from Sydney CBD to Paddington without a car is to bus via Queen Street station, 1f which takes 14h 16m and costs $130 - $330.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Sydney CBD to Paddington, including transfers.
Sydney CBD to Paddington bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney CBD to Paddington train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney CBD to Paddington is to fly which takes 3h 40m and costs $140 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus via Queen Street station, 1f, which costs $130 - $330 and takes 14h 16m, you could also train, which costs $85 - $260 and takes 15h 21m.
What companies run services between Sydney CBD, NSW, Australia and Paddington, QLD, Australia?
Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) every 30 minutes. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Central Station to Brisbane 4 times a day. Tickets cost $130–320 and the journey takes 13h.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–460
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport via Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–460
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–500
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–550
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–430
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport via Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–430
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–460
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–370
- 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
Train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- 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
- 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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Sydney CBD to Paddington bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Paddington is 1h behind Sydney CBD. It is currently 12:03 AM in Sydney CBD and 11:03 PM in Paddington.
Sydney CBD to Paddington train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney CBD to Paddington is 908 km. It takes approximately 9h 40m to drive from Sydney CBD to Paddington.
There are 2506+ hotels available in Paddington.