There are 5 ways to get from Sydney to Billabong Sanctuary by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane SYD - TSV
4h 29m$253–547Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain Spirit of Queensland
34h 5m$270–5,224Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsvillebus Au050-1 / ...
37h 38m$419–745Drive 2,056 km
- Drive from Sydney to Billabong Sanctuarycar 2,056 km
23h 33m$368–531Bus via Chatswood
- Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus Pm16
44h 2m$363–524
Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Townsville Airport (TSV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Billabong Sanctuary is to fly which costs $250 - $550 and takes 4h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Billabong Sanctuary is to fly which takes 4h 29m and costs $250 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Billabong Sanctuary. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Townsville via Brisbane Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Billabong Sanctuary. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Townsville via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 5m.
The distance between Sydney and Billabong Sanctuary is 1724 km. The road distance is 2056 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Billabong Sanctuary without a car is to train which takes 34h 5m and costs $270 - $5,500.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Sydney to Billabong Sanctuary, including transfers.
Sydney to Billabong Sanctuary bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Billabong Sanctuary train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Billabong Sanctuary is to fly which takes 4h 29m and costs $250 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $270 - $5,500 and takes 34h 5m, you could also bus, which costs $410 - $750 and takes 37h 38m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Billabong Sanctuary, QLD, Australia?
Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Townsville Airport (TSV) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Central Station to Billabong Sanctuary via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, and Townsville in around 34h 5m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–650
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $330–650
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $330–650
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–440
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–440
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–440
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–340
- 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 Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $140–4,904
- 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
- $140–190
- AChoice
- $240–310
- Gold Class
- $3,916
- Heritage Class
- $4,904
- 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
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $220–370
- 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/
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney to Billabong Sanctuary bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Sydney to Billabong Sanctuary train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Billabong Sanctuary is 2056 km. It takes approximately 23h 33m to drive from Sydney to Billabong Sanctuary.
There are 576+ hotels available in Billabong Sanctuary.















