There are 9 ways to get from Sydney to Abbot Point by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly Sydney International Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane SYD - PPP
- Take the train from Proserpine to Bowentrain
6h 24m$323–1,162Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Bowentrain Spirit of Queensland
31h 50m$290–4,553Bus via Brisbane
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Bowenbus Au050-1 / ...
34h 54m$399–706Drive 1,925.7 km
- Drive from Sydney to Abbot Pointcar 1,925.7 km
23h 4m$343–495Fly Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport, bus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane SYD - TSV
- Take the bus from Townsville to Deltabus
8h 50m$319–643Fly Sydney International Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport, bus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane SYD - HTI
- Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Bowenbus
9h 6m$423–1,049Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train
- Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane NTL - PPP
- Take the train from Proserpine to Bowentrain
11h 12m$388–1,310Fly Sydney International Airport to Mackay, train
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Mackay (MKY)plane SYD - MKY
- Take the train from Mackay to Bowentrain
10h 53m$372–1,345Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Bowenbus Pm16
40h 25m$414–562
Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Abbot Point is to drive which costs $340 - $500 and takes 23h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Abbot Point is to fly and train which takes 6h 24m and costs $320 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Abbot Point. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Bowen via Brisbane Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Abbot Point. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Bowen via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 50m.
The distance between Sydney and Abbot Point is 1637 km. The road distance is 1925.7 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Abbot Point without a car is to train which takes 31h 50m and costs $290 - $4,600.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Sydney to Abbot Point, including transfers.
Sydney to Abbot Point bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Abbot Point train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Abbot Point is to train which takes 31h 50m and costs $290 - $4,600. Alternatively, you can bus via Brisbane, which costs $390 - $750 and takes 34h 54m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Abbot Point, QLD, Australia?
You can take a train from Central Station to Abbot Point via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, and Bowen in around 31h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Station to Abbot Point via Brisbane, Brisbane Coach Terminal, and Bowen in around 34h 54m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–600
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–600
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $310–600
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $310–600
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–800
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $280–800
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,000
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Mackay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–600
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Mackay via Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $360–600
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Mackay via Brisbane, Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–600
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Mackay via Port Macquarie, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $360–600
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Proserpine to Bowen
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–227
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $18–40
- AChoice
- $11–15
- Gold Class
- $182
- Heritage Class
- $227
Train from Roma Street to Bowen
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $120–4,199
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $120–160
- AChoice
- $210–270
- Gold Class
- $3,352
- Heritage Class
- $4,199
Train from Proserpine to Bowen
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–227
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $18–40
- AChoice
- $11–15
- Gold Class
- $182
- Heritage Class
- $227
Train from Mackay to Bowen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–680
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $30–50
- AChoice
- $30–45
- Gold Class
- $543
- Heritage Class
- $680
- 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 Townsville to Delta
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–69
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $40–65
- Flexible
- $63–69
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney to Abbot Point bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Sydney to Abbot Point train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Abbot Point is 1926 km. It takes approximately 23h 4m to drive from Sydney to Abbot Point.
There are 26+ hotels available in Abbot Point.







