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How to get fromSydney to Brisbane Airportby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Brisbane Airport by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane SYD - BNE
    2h 53m
    $108–392

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    14h 39m
    $87–274

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbane Airportbus bus Au001
    17h 45m
    $130–220

  4. Drive 915.6 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Brisbane Airportcar car 915.6 km
    9h 47m
    $163–235

  5. Fly Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane SYD - OOL
    2. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    5h 17m
    $115–352

  6. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane NTL - BNE
    5h 31m
    $103–370

  7. Bus via Roma Street

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    18h 8m
    $142–199

Sydney to Brisbane Airport by train

Calendar11Weekly Trains
Duration14h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 762.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 53m

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

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) every 30 minutes. Alternatively, 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.

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