There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Anakie by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly Sydney International Airport to Emerald Airport, bus
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane SYD - EMD
- Take the bus from Emerald to Anakiebus
6h 54m$321–929Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Anakietrain Spirit of the Outback
31h 45m$170–3,749Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhamptonbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Anakiebus
31h 51m$304–600Drive 1,490.4 km
- Drive from Sydney to Anakiecar 1,490.4 km
17h 10m$267–385Fly Sydney International Airport to Moranbah Airport, drive
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane SYD - MOV
- Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Anakiecar
8h 13m$523–1,682Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Emerald Airport, bus
- Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane NTL - EMD
- Take the bus from Emerald to Anakiebus
9h 42m$306–1,027Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the train from Roma Street to Anakietrain Spirit of the Outback
36h 32m$223–3,684
Sydney to Anakie by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Anakie is to drive which costs $260 - $390 and takes 17h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Anakie is to fly and bus which takes 6h 54m and costs $320 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Anakie. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Anakie via Brisbane Coach Terminal and Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Anakie. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Anakie via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 45m.
The distance between Sydney and Anakie is 1252 km. The road distance is 1490.4 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Anakie without a car is to train which takes 31h 45m and costs $170 - $3,800.
It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Sydney to Anakie, including transfers.
Sydney to Anakie bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Anakie train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Anakie is to train which takes 31h 45m and costs $170 - $3,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $300 - $600 and takes 31h 51m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Anakie, QLD, Australia?
You can take a train from Central Station to Anakie via Roma Street Station and Roma Street in around 31h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Station to Anakie via Brisbane, Brisbane Coach Terminal, Rockhampton, and Rockhampton in around 31h 51m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–850
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Emerald Airport via Port Macquarie, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $440–850
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Moranbah Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $470–1,600
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Moranbah Airport via Port Macquarie, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $470–1,600
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $410–1,400
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Emerald Airport via Melbourne, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $600–2,000
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–490
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–950
- Website
- allianceairlines.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Moranbah Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $600–1,600
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Roma Street to Anakie
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $100–3,496
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $100–140
- AChoice
- $170–230
- Gold Class
- $2,791
- Heritage Class
- $3,496
Train from Roma Street to Anakie
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $100–3,496
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $100–140
- AChoice
- $170–230
- Gold Class
- $2,791
- Heritage Class
- $3,496
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Emerald to Anakie
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $21–35
- Advantage
- $17–25
- Flexible
- $16–24
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $130–200
- Advantage
- $160–250
- Flexible
- $210–300
Bus from Rockhampton to Anakie
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $55–85
- Advantage
- $60–95
- Flexible
- $75–110
Bus from Emerald to Anakie
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $21–35
- Advantage
- $17–25
- Flexible
- $16–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Chatswood to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney to Anakie bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Sydney to Anakie train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Anakie is 1490 km. It takes approximately 17h 10m to drive from Sydney to Anakie.
There are three+ hotels available in Anakie.


















