There are 6 ways to get from Sydney CBD to South Bank 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 38m$131–427Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
15h 12m$73–257Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
14h 3m$133–305Drive 906.4 km
- Drive from Sydney CBD to South Bankcar 906.4 km
9h 41m$162–234Fly 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 South Bank station, platform 2train
4h 43m$95–324Bus via Chatswood
- Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus Pm12
18h 56m$123–184
Sydney CBD to South Bank by subway and bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney CBD to South Bank is to train which costs $70 - $260 and takes 15h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney CBD to South Bank is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs $130 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney CBD station to South Bank. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Brisbane via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney CBD station to South Bank 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 12m.
The distance between Sydney CBD and South Bank is 779 km. The road distance is 906.4 km.
The best way to get from Sydney CBD to South Bank without a car is to bus which takes 14h 3m and costs $130 - $310.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Sydney CBD to South Bank, including transfers.
Sydney CBD to South Bank bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney CBD to South Bank train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney CBD to South Bank is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs $130 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $310 and takes 14h 3m, you could also train, which costs $70 - $260 and takes 15h 12m.
What companies run services between Sydney CBD, NSW, Australia and South Bank, QLD, Australia?
Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas 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 $130–300 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
- $170–550
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport via Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–550
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–440
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–360
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–370
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–290
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
Train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to South Bank station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- 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
- $130–300
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $130–200
- Advantage
- $160–250
- Flexible
- $210–300
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Chatswood to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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Sydney CBD to South Bank bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Sydney CBD to South Bank train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney CBD to South Bank is 906 km. It takes approximately 9h 41m to drive from Sydney CBD to South Bank.
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