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How to get fromSydney to Brisbane Riverby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Sydney to Brisbane River by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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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
    3h 11m
    $168–482

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    15h 29m
    $141–302

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    15h 4m
    $142–344

  4. Drive 916.1 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Brisbane Rivercar car 916.1 km
    9h 48m
    $165–238

  5. 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
    6h 10m
    $168–480

  6. Fly Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane SYD - OOL
    2. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Brisbane Domestic Airportbus bus
    5h 41m
    $198–467

  7. Train via Domestic Airport station, platform 1

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    15h 12m
    $143–344

  8. Bus via Brisbane

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Au001
    20h 12m
    $142–230

Sydney to Brisbane River by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar20Weekly Buses
Duration15h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$141Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 782.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 11m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Brisbane River, 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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