There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Pentland by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport, bus
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane SYD - TSV
- Take the bus from Townsville to Pentlandbus
9h 34m$249–558Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain
- Take the train from Townsville station to Pentland stationtrain
39h 41m$260–6,093Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus
- Take the bus from Townsville to Pentlandbus
42h 34m$389–691Drive 2,019.6 km
- Drive from Sydney to Pentlandcar 2,019.6 km
23h 10m$359–519Fly Sydney International Airport to Hughenden Airport, bus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Hughenden Airport (HGD)plane SYD - HGD
- Take the bus from Hughenden to Pentlandbus
18h 28m$288–746Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Townsville Airport, bus
- Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane NTL - TSV
- Take the bus from Townsville to Pentlandbus
14h 8m$304–656Bus via Townsville
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsvillebus
- Take the bus from Townsville to Pentlandbus
46h 27m$350–586
Sydney to Pentland by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Pentland is to fly and bus which costs $240 - $600 and takes 9h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Pentland is to fly and bus which takes 9h 34m and costs $240 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Pentland. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Pentland via Brisbane Roma Street and Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Pentland station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Pentland station via Roma Street and Townsville station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 41m.
The distance between Sydney and Pentland is 1953 km. The road distance is 2019.6 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Pentland without a car is to train which takes 39h 41m and costs $260 - $6,500.
It takes approximately 9h 34m to get from Sydney to Pentland, including transfers.
Sydney to Pentland bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Pentland train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Pentland is to train which takes 39h 41m and costs $260 - $6,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $380 - $700 and takes 42h 34m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Pentland, QLD, Australia?
You can take a train from Central Station to Pentland station via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Townsville, and Townsville station in around 39h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Station to Pentland via Brisbane, Brisbane Roma Street, and Townsville in around 42h 34m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–600
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–600
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $310–600
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $310–600
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,300
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Townsville Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,700
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane, Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380–1,300
- 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
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Townsville to Pentland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Flexible
- $70–85
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 Townsville to Pentland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Flexible
- $70–85
Bus from Hughenden to Pentland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $35–55
- Flexible
- $45–55
Bus from Townsville to Pentland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Flexible
- $70–85
Bus from Townsville to Pentland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Flexible
- $70–85
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney to Pentland bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Sydney to Pentland train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Pentland is 2020 km. It takes approximately 23h 10m to drive from Sydney to Pentland.







