What is the cheapest way to get from Sydney to Birkdale?

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Birkdale is to train which costs $70 - $250 and takes 15h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sydney to Birkdale?

The fastest way to get from Sydney to Birkdale is to fly and train which takes 4h 28m and costs $130 - $440.

Is there a direct bus between Sydney and Birkdale?

No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Birkdale. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Birkdale Rd at Birkdale Primary School via Ann Street Stop 10 at King George Square and Capalaba bus station, stop A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Sydney and Birkdale?

No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Birkdale station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Birkdale station, platform 1 via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 3m.

How far is it from Sydney to Birkdale?

The distance between Sydney and Birkdale is 807 km. The road distance is 904.3 km.

How do I travel from Sydney to Birkdale without a car?

The best way to get from Sydney to Birkdale without a car is to train which takes 15h 3m and costs $70 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Sydney to Birkdale?

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Sydney to Birkdale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Birkdale bus from?

Sydney to Birkdale bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Birkdale train from?

Sydney to Birkdale train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.

Train or bus from Sydney to Birkdale?

The best way to get from Sydney to Birkdale is to train which takes 15h 3m and costs $70 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus via Capalaba bus station, stop D, which costs $140 - $310 and takes 15h 10m.

Where does the Sydney to Birkdale bus arrive?

Sydney to Birkdale bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.

Where does the Sydney to Birkdale train arrive?

Sydney to Birkdale train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.

Can I drive from Sydney to Birkdale?

Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Birkdale is 904 km. It takes approximately 9h 49m to drive from Sydney to Birkdale.

Where can I stay near Birkdale?

There are 2448+ hotels available in Birkdale.

Sydney to Birkdale - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Sydney to Birkdale by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane SYD - BNE
2. Take the train from Central station, platform 2 to Birkdale station, platform 1train
4h 28m
$131–438
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
15h 3m
$71–250
Bus via Capalaba bus station, stop D (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
15h 10m
$141–302
Drive 904.3 km
1. Drive from Sydney to Birkdalecar 904.3 km
9h 49m
$163–235
Fly Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport, train
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane SYD - OOL
2. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Boggo Road station, platform 6train
5h 31m
$96–335
Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport
1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane NTL - BNE
7h 28m
$131–436
Fly Sydney International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport, line 615 bus, train
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane SYD - MCY
2. Take the bus from Maroochydore station, platform 1 to Landsborough station, stop Abus
3. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3train
4. Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Birkdale station, platform 1train
7h 30m
$102–356
Train via Central Station
1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
15h 6m
$71–250
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbanebus Au001
18h 33m
$140–227

Sydney to Birkdale by train

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15h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 806.7 km
Duration: 4h 28m

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

NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Roma Street Station twice daily. Tickets cost $70–250 and the journey takes 14h 6m. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Central Station to Brisbane 4 times a day. Tickets cost $130–300 and the journey takes 13h.

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