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How to get fromSydney International to Brisbaneby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Sydney International to Brisbane by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the train from Flemington Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane SYD - BNE
    3. Take the train from International Airport Station to Central station, platform 1train train
    4h 33m
    $134–444

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    15h 10m
    $67–253

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus 3105
    16h 25m
    $67–98

  4. Drive 905.6 km

    1. Drive from Sydney International to Brisbanecar car 905.6 km
    9h 39m
    $163–235

  5. Fly Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane SYD - OOL
    2. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    6h 8m
    $147–389

  6. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport

    1. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane NTL - BNE
    6h 53m
    $131–438

  7. Bus via Chatswood

    1. Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    19h 21m
    $124–185

Sydney International to Brisbane by foot, bus, and train

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration15h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 789.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Sydney International, NSW, Australia and Brisbane, QLD, Australia?

NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Station twice daily. Tickets cost $65–250 and the journey takes 13h 53m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A to Roma Street Station, Stand F 6 times a week. Tickets cost $65–95 and the journey takes 15h 8m.

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