There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Bluff by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Sydney International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane SYD - EMD
- Take the bus from Emerald to Bluffbus
7h 29m$349–747Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Blufftrain Spirit of the Outback
28h 32m$175–3,243Bus via Rockhampton
- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhamptonbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Bluffbus
31h 9m$207–320Drive 1,407.6 km
- Drive from Sydney to Bluffcar 1,407.6 km
17h 15m$257–370Train to Newcastle Airport, fly, 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 Bluffbus
10h 44m$391–842Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Rockhamptonbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Bluffbus
36h$299–547
Sydney to Bluff by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Bluff is to bus via Rockhampton which costs $200 - $320 and takes 31h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Bluff is to fly and bus which takes 7h 29m and costs $340 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Bluff. However, there are services departing from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and arriving at Bluff via Brisbane Coach Terminal and Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Bluff. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Bluff via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 32m.
The distance between Sydney and Bluff is 1302 km. The road distance is 1407.6 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Bluff without a car is to train which takes 28h 32m and costs $170 - $3,300.
It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Sydney to Bluff, including transfers.
Sydney to Bluff bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Bluff train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Bluff is to train which takes 28h 32m and costs $170 - $3,300. Alternatively, you can bus via Rockhampton, which costs $200 - $320 and takes 31h 9m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Bluff, QLD, Australia?
You can take a train from Central Station to Bluff via Roma Street Station and Roma Street in around 28h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Bluff via Roma Street Station, Stand F, Brisbane Coach Terminal, Rockhampton, and Rockhampton in around 31h 9m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,300
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Emerald Airport via Port Macquarie, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Wednesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,300
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $440–1,600
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Emerald Airport via Melbourne, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 47m
- When
- Thursday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $650–2,200
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–650
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Emerald Airport via Melbourne, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $330–550
- 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
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Roma Street to Bluff
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $90–2,981
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $90–130
- AChoice
- $150–190
- Gold Class
- $2,380
- Heritage Class
- $2,981
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Emerald to Bluff
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Flexible
- $30–50
Bus from Rockhampton to Bluff
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–62
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $40–60
- Flexible
- $58–62
Bus from Emerald to Bluff
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Flexible
- $30–50
Bus from Brisbane to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–290
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $120–180
- Flexible
- $150–290
Bus from Rockhampton to Bluff
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–62
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $40–60
- Flexible
- $58–62
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand F
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–200
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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Booking & Getting There
Sydney to Bluff bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane station.
Bluff is 1h behind Sydney. It is currently 12:13 AM in Sydney and 11:13 PM in Bluff.
Sydney to Bluff train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Bluff is 1408 km. It takes approximately 17h 15m to drive from Sydney to Bluff.
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