There are 7 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 Sydney International Airport to Emerald 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$349–897Train
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
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhamptonbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Bluffbus
29h 31m$279–540Drive 1,407.6 km
- Drive from Sydney to Bluffcar 1,407.6 km
17h 15m$256–370Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Emerald Airport, 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 34m$391–842Fly Sydney International Airport to Moranbah Airport, drive
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane SYD - MOV
- Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Bluffcar
9h 29m$761–1,989Bus, train
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the train from Roma Street to Blufftrain Spirit of the Outback
33h 1m$229–3,192
Sydney to Bluff by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Bluff is to drive which costs $250 - $370 and takes 17h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Bluff is to fly and bus which takes 7h 29m and costs $340 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Bluff. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Bluff via Brisbane Coach Terminal and Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 31m.
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 Greyhound Australia, 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, which costs $270 - $550 and takes 29h 31m.
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 to Bluff via Brisbane, Brisbane Coach Terminal, Rockhampton, and Rockhampton in around 29h 31m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday to Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $280–800
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Emerald Airport via Port Macquarie, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $550–800
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $460–1,600
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Moranbah Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–1,900
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Moranbah Airport via Port Macquarie, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,900
- 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
- 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 Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–320
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $130–200
- Flexible
- $170–320
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
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Booking & Getting There
Sydney to Bluff bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Bluff is 1h behind Sydney. It is currently 9:28 AM in Sydney and 8:28 AM 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.
There are eight+ hotels available in Bluff.







