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How to get fromSydney CBD to Paddingtonby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Sydney CBD to Paddington by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Brisbane Airport, train, line 61 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane SYD - BNE
    2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Roma Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Roma Street busway, platform 1 to Latrobe Tce at Old Paddo Post Office, stop 8bus bus
    3h 40m
    $141–491

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    15h 12m
    $88–257

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    14h 18m
    $134–326

  4. Drive  908.1 km

    1. Drive from Sydney CBD to Paddingtoncar car 908.1 km
    9h 40m
    $196–282

  5. Fly to Gold Coast Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane SYD - OOL
    2. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train
    5h 5m
    $104–434

  6. Bus via Brisbane

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    19h 51m
    $134–208

Sydney CBD to Paddington by subway and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar31Weekly Services
Duration14h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$134Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 779.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Sydney CBD, NSW, Australia and Paddington, QLD, Australia?

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Central Station to Brisbane 4 times a day. Tickets cost $130–320 and the journey takes 13h. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Roma Street Station twice daily. Tickets cost $85–250 and the journey takes 14h 6m.

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