There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Kelso by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly, line 200 bus
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane SYD - TSV
- Take the bus from Breakwater Terminal to Riverway Dr at Rosewood Avenuebus
6h 23m$180–454Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain Spirit of Queensland
34h 56m$211–5,150Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsvillebus Au050-1 / ...
38h 41m$360–671Drive 2,065 km
- Drive from Sydney to Kelsocar 2,065 km
23h 42m$370–535Train via Central Station
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain Spirit of Queensland
34h 59m$211–5,150Bus via Chatswood
- Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus Pm16
45h 9m$304–445
Sydney to Kelso by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Kelso is to fly and line 200 bus which costs $180 - $460 and takes 6h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Kelso is to fly and line 200 bus which takes 6h 23m and costs $180 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Kelso. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Riverway Dr at Rosewood Avenue via Brisbane Coach Terminal and Sturt Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Kelso. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Townsville via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 56m.
The distance between Sydney and Kelso is 1734 km. The road distance is 2065 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Kelso without a car is to train which takes 34h 56m and costs $210 - $5,500.
It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Sydney to Kelso, including transfers.
Sydney to Kelso bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Kelso train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Kelso is to train which takes 34h 56m and costs $210 - $5,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $360 - $700 and takes 38h 41m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Kelso, QLD, Australia?
You can take a train from Central Station to Riverway Dr at Rosewood Avenue via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Townsville, and Flinders St at Townsville station in around 34h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Station to Riverway Dr at Rosewood Avenue via Brisbane, Brisbane Coach Terminal, Townsville, and Sturt Street in around 38h 41m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $400–650
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $400–650
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $400–650
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–430
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–430
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–430
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–320
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Roma Street to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $140–4,904
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $140–190
- AChoice
- $240–310
- Gold Class
- $3,916
- Heritage Class
- $4,904
Train from Roma Street to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $140–4,904
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $140–190
- AChoice
- $240–310
- Gold Class
- $3,916
- Heritage Class
- $4,904
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Bus from Breakwater Terminal to Riverway Dr at Rosewood Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $130–200
- Advantage
- $160–250
- Flexible
- $210–300
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $220–370
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Chatswood to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney to Kelso bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Sydney to Kelso train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Kelso is 2065 km. It takes approximately 23h 42m to drive from Sydney to Kelso.
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