There are 8 ways to get from Sydney to Pleystowe by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly Sydney International Airport to Mackay
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Mackay (MKY)plane SYD - MKY
5h 43m$296–584Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain Spirit of Queensland
28h 40m$230–3,903Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Mackaybus Au050-1 / ...
31h 9m$334–626Drive 1,716 km
- Drive from Sydney to Pleystowecar 1,716 km
20h 27m$307–443Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Mackay
- Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Mackay (MKY)plane NTL - MKY
8h 27m$328–489Fly Sydney International Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane SYD - PPP
- Take the train from Proserpine to Mackaytrain
6h 55m$307–1,354Fly Sydney International Airport to Moranbah Airport, drive
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane SYD - MOV
- Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Pleystowecar
7h 41m$551–1,869Bus via Sarina
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Sarinabus Townsville / ...
37h 47m$289–552
Sydney to Pleystowe by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Pleystowe is to fly which costs $290 - $600 and takes 5h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Pleystowe is to fly which takes 5h 43m and costs $290 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Pleystowe. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Mackay via Brisbane Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Pleystowe. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Mackay via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 40m.
The distance between Sydney and Pleystowe is 1461 km. The road distance is 1716 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Pleystowe without a car is to train which takes 28h 40m and costs $230 - $3,900.
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Sydney to Pleystowe, including transfers.
Sydney to Pleystowe bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Pleystowe train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Pleystowe is to fly which takes 5h 43m and costs $290 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $230 - $3,900 and takes 28h 40m, you could also bus, which costs $330 - $650 and takes 31h 9m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Pleystowe, QLD, Australia?
Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Mackay (MKY) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Central Station to Pleystowe via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, and Mackay in around 28h 40m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Mackay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–600
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Mackay via Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $360–600
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Mackay via Brisbane, Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–600
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Mackay via Port Macquarie, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $360–600
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Mackay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–1,100
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Mackay via Brisbane, Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–1,100
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Mackay via Melbourne, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $480–1,600
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Moranbah Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–1,800
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Moranbah Airport via Port Macquarie, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,800
- 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 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 Sarina
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–360
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $150–220
- Flexible
- $190–360
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney to Pleystowe bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Sydney to Pleystowe train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Pleystowe is 1716 km. It takes approximately 20h 27m to drive from Sydney to Pleystowe.
There are 99+ hotels available in Pleystowe.







