There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Dundowran by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane SYD - HVB
3h 24m$196–519Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Hervey Baybus Pm16
23h 10m$146–334Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Howardtrain Tilt Train
19h 34m$200–1,438Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Hervey Baybus Pm16
22h 13m$200–406Drive 1,184.7 km
- Drive from Sydney to Dundowrancar 1,184.7 km
12h 45m$215–311Train, bus via Brisbane
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Hervey Baybus Hervey Bay / ...
23h 20m$156–384Bus via Maryborough
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbanebus Au001
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Maryboroughbus Au050-1 / ...
25h 37m$183–274
Sydney to Dundowran by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Dundowran is to train and bus which costs $140 - $340 and takes 23h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Dundowran is to fly which takes 3h 24m and costs $190 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Dundowran. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Lower Mountain Rd at Dundowran Hall via Brisbane Roma Street and Central Ave at Stockland Hervey Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Dundowran. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Howard via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 34m.
The distance between Sydney and Dundowran is 999 km. The road distance is 1184.7 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Dundowran without a car is to train which takes 19h 34m and costs $200 - $1,500.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Sydney to Dundowran, including transfers.
Sydney to Dundowran bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Dundowran train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Dundowran is to fly which takes 3h 24m and costs $190 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $200 - $1,500 and takes 19h 34m, you could also bus, which costs $200 - $410 and takes 22h 13m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Dundowran, QLD, Australia?
Jetstar and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Hervey Bay (HVB) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Central Station to Dundowran via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, and Howard in around 19h 34m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Hervey Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–360
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Hervey Bay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–550
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Hervey Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–360
- 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 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 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
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Roma Street to Howard
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–1,056
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $40–65
- AChoice
- $50–70
- Gold Class
- $843
- Heritage Class
- $1,056
- 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
Bus from Brisbane to Hervey Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $70–100
- Flexible
- $95–140
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Hervey Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Hervey Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Maryborough
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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Booking & Getting There
Sydney to Dundowran bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Dundowran is 1h behind Sydney. It is currently 12:05 PM in Sydney and 11:05 AM in Dundowran.
Sydney to Dundowran train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Dundowran is 1185 km. It takes approximately 12h 45m to drive from Sydney to Dundowran.
There are 339+ hotels available in Dundowran.















