There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Brisbane River by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane SYD - BNE
3h 6m$176–494Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane NTL - BNE
6h 10m$153–429Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
15h 3m$159–339Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
15h 46m$191–382Drive 914.7 km
- Drive from Sydney to Brisbane Rivercar 914.7 km
9h 44m$168–243Fly Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport, train
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane SYD - OOL
- Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
5h 55m$177–519Bus via Brisbane
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Pm12
21h 23m$191–259
Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Brisbane River is to drive which costs $160 - $250 and takes 9h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Brisbane River is to fly which takes 3h 6m and costs $170 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Brisbane River. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Pinkenba at Bancroft Road via Adelaide Street Stop 24 near Edward St and Lamington Ave at Doomben Rail, stop 27. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Brisbane River station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at International Airport Station via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 3m.
The distance between Sydney and Brisbane River is 782 km. The road distance is 914.7 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Brisbane River without a car is to train which takes 15h 3m and costs $150 - $340.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Sydney to Brisbane River, including transfers.
Sydney to Brisbane River bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Brisbane River train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Brisbane River is to fly which takes 3h 6m and costs $170 - $500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $340 and takes 15h 3m, you could also bus, which costs $190 - $390 and takes 15h 46m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Brisbane River, QLD, Australia?
Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia 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 $85–250 and the journey takes 14h 6m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–500
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport via Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–500
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–950
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–500
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–410
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport via Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–410
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–390
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–390
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–350
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–300
- 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
Train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to International Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Website
- Translink
- 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 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
- 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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Sydney to Brisbane River bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Brisbane River is 1h behind Sydney. It is currently 10:06 AM in Sydney and 9:06 AM in Brisbane River.
Sydney to Brisbane River train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Brisbane River is 915 km. It takes approximately 9h 44m to drive from Sydney to Brisbane River.
There are 2580+ hotels available in Brisbane River.