There are 9 ways to get from Sydney to Laidley by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport, train
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane SYD - BNE
- Take the train from Roma Street to Laidleytrain
6h 12m$154–800Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Laidleytrain Westlander
16h 53m$99–553Bus
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbanebus Au001
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Gattonbus Toowoomba / ...
20h 46m$161–245Drive 881.3 km
- Drive from Sydney to Laidleycar 881.3 km
10h 39m$161–233Fly 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 Roma Streettrain
- Take the train from Roma Street to Laidleytrain
7h 37m$117–706Fly Sydney International Airport to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport, bus, line 539 bus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB)plane SYD - WTB
- Take the bus from Toowoomba to Gattonbus
- Take the bus from Gatton station to William St at Laidleybus
6h 10m$424–800Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
- Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane NTL - BNE
- Take the train from Roma Street to Laidleytrain
8h 56m$131–705Fly Sydney International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport, train
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane SYD - MCY
- Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Corinda station, platform 2train
- Take the train from Corinda to Laidleytrain
9h 10m$121–687Bus, train
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the train from Roma Street to Laidleytrain Westlander
21h 22m$153–502
Sydney to Laidley by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Laidley is to train which costs $95 - $600 and takes 16h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Laidley is to fly and bus and line 539 bus which takes 6h 10m and costs $420 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Laidley. However, there are services departing from Sydney Central Station and arriving at William St at Laidley via Brisbane and Gatton station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Laidley. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Laidley via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 53m.
The distance between Sydney and Laidley is 859 km. The road distance is 881.3 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Laidley without a car is to train which takes 16h 53m and costs $95 - $600.
It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Sydney to Laidley, including transfers.
Sydney to Laidley bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Sydney Central Station.
Sydney to Laidley train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Laidley is to train which takes 16h 53m and costs $95 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $250 and takes 20h 46m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Laidley, QLD, Australia?
You can take a train from Central Station to Laidley via Roma Street Station and Roma Street in around 16h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sydney Central Station to William St at Laidley via Brisbane, Gatton, and Gatton station in around 20h 46m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–550
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport via Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–550
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–380
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $320–650
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–950
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–390
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Roma Street to Laidley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $14–305
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $20–40
- AChoice
- $15–20
- Gold Class
- $244
- Heritage Class
- $305
Train from Roma Street to Laidley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $14–305
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $20–40
- AChoice
- $15–20
- Gold Class
- $244
- Heritage Class
- $305
Train from Roma Street to Laidley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $14–305
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $20–40
- AChoice
- $15–20
- Gold Class
- $244
- Heritage Class
- $305
Train from Roma Street to Laidley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $14–305
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $20–40
- AChoice
- $15–20
- Gold Class
- $244
- Heritage Class
- $305
Train from Corinda to Laidley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $12–264
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $19–40
- AChoice
- $13–17
- Gold Class
- $211
- Heritage Class
- $264
Train from Roma Street to Laidley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $14–305
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $20–40
- AChoice
- $15–20
- Gold Class
- $244
- Heritage Class
- $305
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–200
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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Booking & Getting There
Sydney to Laidley bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Laidley is 1h behind Sydney. It is currently 1:41 AM in Sydney and 12:41 AM in Laidley.
Sydney to Laidley train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Laidley is 881 km. It takes approximately 10h 39m to drive from Sydney to Laidley.
There are 15+ hotels available in Laidley.






