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There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Rolleston by plane, car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Emerald Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane plane SYD - EMD
    2. Drive from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Rollestoncar car
    6h 40m
    $339–719

  2. Train, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Blackwatertrain train
    3. Drive from Comet to Rollestoncar car
    31h 48m
    $213–3,423

  3. Bus, drive via Brisbane

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhamptonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Cometbus bus
    4. Drive from Comet to Rollestoncar car
    31h 39m
    $320–605

  4. Drive  1,307.1 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Rollestoncar car 1,307.1 km
    14h 59m
    $281–406

  5. Fly Sydney International Airport to Biloela, drive

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Biloela (ZBL)plane plane SYD - ZBL
    2. Drive from Biloela (ZBL) to Rollestoncar car
    7h 36m
    $566–1,294

  6. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Emerald Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane plane NTL - EMD
    3. Drive from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Rollestoncar car
    10h 51m
    $372–1,064

  7. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Rockhampton George Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Cometbus bus
    4. Drive from Comet to Rollestoncar car
    38h 17m
    $320–472

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Emerald Airport (EMD) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration4h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$295Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,335 km
  • Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Rolleston, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Rolleston. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Emerald Airport (EMD), then drive to Rolleston. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Station to Rolleston via Brisbane, Brisbane Coach Terminal, Rockhampton, Rockhampton, and Comet in around 31h 39m.

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