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

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There are 10 ways to get from Sydney to Alpha by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Emerald Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane plane SYD - EMD
    2. Take the bus from Emerald to Alphabus bus
    8h 19m
    $340–959

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Alphatrain train Spirit of the Outback
    34h 56m
    $180–4,249

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Barcaldinebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Barcaldine to Alphabus bus
    33h 47m
    $340–736

  4. Drive 1,575.3 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Alphacar car 1,575.3 km
    17h 38m
    $284–409

  5. Fly Sydney International Airport to Barcaldine Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Barcaldine Airport (BCI)plane plane SYD - BCI
    2. Take the bus from Barcaldine to Alphabus bus
    9h 22m
    $548–1,877

  6. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Emerald Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane plane NTL - EMD
    3. Take the bus from Emerald to Alphabus bus
    11h 8m
    $325–1,057

  7. Fly Sydney International Airport to Moranbah Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane plane SYD - MOV
    2. Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Alphacar car
    10h 37m
    $668–1,602

  8. Fly Sydney International Airport to Blackall Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Blackall Airport (BKQ)plane plane SYD - BKQ
    2. Take the bus from Blackall to Barcaldinebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Barcaldine to Alphabus bus
    11h 3m
    $578–1,748

  9. Train via Central Station

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Alphatrain train Spirit of the Outback
    34h 59m
    $180–4,249

  10. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Au001
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Alphatrain train Spirit of the Outback
    38h 25m
    $249–4,226

Sydney to Alpha by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration33h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$340Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,377.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Central Station to Alpha via Brisbane, King George Square, 1c, Roma Street busway, platform 1, Brisbane, Barcaldine, and Barcaldine in around 33h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Central Station to Alpha via Roma Street Station and Roma Street in around 34h 56m.

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