There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Babinda by plane, shuttle, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly to Cairns, shuttle
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)plane SYD - CNS
- Take a shuttle bus from Cairns Airport to Babinda
7h 18mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Babindatrain Spirit of Queensland
39h 18m$245–6,243Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Babindabus Pm16
42h 34m$379–656Drive 2,340.5 km
- Drive from Sydney to Babindacar 2,340.5 km
26h 59m$424–612Fly to Townsville Airport, train
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane SYD - TSV
- Take the train from Townsville to Babindatrain
11h 16m$253–1,586Bus via Gordonvale
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbanebus Au001
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Gordonvalebus Au050-1
47h 58m$380–645
Sydney to Babinda by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Babinda is to fly and train which costs $250 - $1,600 and takes 11h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Babinda is to fly and train which takes 11h 16m and costs $250 - $1,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Babinda. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Babinda via Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Babinda. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Babinda via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 18m.
The distance between Sydney and Babinda is 2054 km. The road distance is 2340.5 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Babinda without a car is to train which takes 39h 18m and costs $240 - $6,500.
It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Sydney to Babinda, including transfers.
Sydney to Babinda bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Babinda train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Babinda is to train which takes 39h 18m and costs $240 - $6,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $370 - $700 and takes 42h 34m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Babinda, QLD, Australia?
You can take a train from Central Station to Babinda via Roma Street Station and Roma Street in around 39h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Station to Babinda via Brisbane and Brisbane Roma Street in around 42h 34m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–800
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Cairns via Gold Coast
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–480
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Cairns via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Cairns via Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–600
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–600
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $320–600
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $320–600
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–250
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $85–110
- First
- $120–140
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 0407 337 661
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cassowary Coaster
Shuttle from Cairns Airport to Babinda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- Cassowary Coaster
- Website
- Cassowary Coaster
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney to Babinda bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Sydney to Babinda train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Babinda is 2340 km. It takes approximately 26h 59m to drive from Sydney to Babinda.
There are 15+ hotels available in Babinda.






