There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Barcaldine by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus
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Fly to Barcaldine Airport
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Barcaldine Airport (BCI)plane SYD - BCI
6h 18m$518–1,822Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Barcaldinetrain Spirit of the Outback
38h 1m$200–4,849Bus via Brisbane (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Barcaldinebus Mount Isa
31h 8m$310–681Drive 1,618.3 km
- Drive from Sydney to Barcaldinecar 1,618.3 km
17h 58m$292–421Fly to Blackall Airport, bus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Blackall Airport (BKQ)plane SYD - BKQ
- Take the bus from Blackall to Barcaldinebus
8h 25m$548–1,693Bus
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbanebus Au001
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Barcaldinebus Mount Isa
35h 33m$308–604Train via Central Station
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Barcaldinetrain Spirit of the Outback
38h 4m$200–4,849
Sydney to Barcaldine by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Barcaldine is to drive which costs $290 - $430 and takes 17h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Barcaldine is to fly which takes 6h 18m and costs $500 - $1,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Barcaldine. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Barcaldine via King George Square, 1c and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Barcaldine. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Barcaldine via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 1m.
The distance between Sydney and Barcaldine is 1299 km. The road distance is 1618.3 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Barcaldine without a car is to bus via Brisbane which takes 31h 8m and costs $310 - $700.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Sydney to Barcaldine, including transfers.
Sydney to Barcaldine bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Barcaldine train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Barcaldine is to fly which takes 6h 18m and costs $500 - $1,900. Alternatively, you can bus via Brisbane, which costs $310 - $700 and takes 31h 8m, you could also train, which costs $200 - $4,900 and takes 38h 1m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Barcaldine, QLD, Australia?
Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Barcaldine Airport (BCI) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Station to Barcaldine via Brisbane, King George Square, 1c, Roma Street busway, platform 1, and Brisbane in around 31h 8m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Barcaldine Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,800
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Blackall Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $480–1,600
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times 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 Barcaldine
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $130–4,507
- 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
- $130–170
- AChoice
- $220–290
- Gold Class
- $3,599
- Heritage Class
- $4,507
Train from Roma Street to Barcaldine
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $130–4,507
- 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
- $130–170
- AChoice
- $220–290
- Gold Class
- $3,599
- Heritage Class
- $4,507
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
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 Brisbane to Barcaldine
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $170–380
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $170–240
- Advantage
- $210–310
- Flexible
- $260–380
Bus from Blackall to Barcaldine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Advantage
- $28–45
- Flexible
- $30–45
Bus from Brisbane to Barcaldine
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $170–380
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $170–240
- Advantage
- $210–310
- Flexible
- $260–380
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–230
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney to Barcaldine bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Sydney to Barcaldine train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Barcaldine is 1618 km. It takes approximately 17h 58m to drive from Sydney to Barcaldine.
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