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How to get fromSydney to Darling Downsby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Darling Downs by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB)plane plane SYD - WTB
    2. Take the bus from Oakey to Tarabus bus
    6h 37m
    $496–889

  2. Drive  857.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sydney to Darling Downscar car 857.9 km
    10h 36m
    $156–226

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane City to Tarabus bus
    19h 49m
    $215–413

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus 3101 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane City to Tarabus bus
    20h 33m
    $197–265

  5. Fly to Brisbane Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane SYD - BNE
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane City to Tarabus bus
    9h 17m
    $270–620

  6. Fly to Gold Coast Airport, train, bus

    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 Roma Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane City to Tarabus bus
    10h 53m
    $233–582

  7. Bus via Central Station

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane City to Tarabus bus
    24h 18m
    $269–362

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration1h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$318Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 915.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Darling Downs, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Darling Downs via Brisbane City and Tara in around 20h 33m.

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