There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Rubyvale by plane, taxi, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly Sydney International Airport to Emerald Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane SYD - EMD
- Take the taxi from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Rubyvaletaxi
6h 8m$448–1,022Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Anakietrain Spirit of the Outback
31h 58m$215–3,809Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhamptonbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Anakiebus
33h 44m$267–435Drive 1,506.2 km
- Drive from Sydney to Rubyvalecar 1,506.2 km
17h 22m$267–385Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Emerald Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane NTL - EMD
- Take the taxi from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Rubyvaletaxi
8h 57m$433–1,120Fly 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 Rubyvalecar
7h 57m$533–1,777Bus, train
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the train from Roma Street to Anakietrain Spirit of the Outback
35h 27m$270–3,734
Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Emerald Airport (EMD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Rubyvale is to drive which costs $260 - $390 and takes 17h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Rubyvale is to fly and taxi which takes 6h 8m and costs $440 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Rubyvale. However, there are services departing from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and arriving at Anakie via Brisbane Coach Terminal and Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Rubyvale. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Anakie via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 58m.
The distance between Sydney and Rubyvale is 1268 km. The road distance is 1506.2 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Rubyvale without a car is to train which takes 31h 58m and costs $210 - $3,900.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Sydney to Rubyvale, including transfers.
Sydney to Rubyvale bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Sydney to Rubyvale train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Rubyvale is to train which takes 31h 58m and costs $210 - $3,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $260 - $440 and takes 33h 44m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Rubyvale, QLD, Australia?
You can take a train from Central Station to Rubyvale via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, and Anakie in around 31h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Rubyvale via Roma Street Station, Stand F, Brisbane Coach Terminal, Rockhampton, Rockhampton, and Anakie in around 33h 44m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $270–850
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Emerald Airport via Port Macquarie, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $440–850
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $410–1,400
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Emerald Airport via Melbourne, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $600–2,000
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Moranbah Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $480–1,700
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Moranbah Airport via Port Macquarie, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $480–1,700
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–550
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–900
- Website
- allianceairlines.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Moranbah Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $650–1,600
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Roma Street to Anakie
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $100–3,496
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $100–140
- AChoice
- $170–230
- Gold Class
- $2,791
- Heritage Class
- $3,496
Train from Roma Street to Anakie
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $100–3,496
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $100–140
- AChoice
- $170–230
- Gold Class
- $2,791
- Heritage Class
- $3,496
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand F
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Rockhampton to Anakie
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $55–85
- Advantage
- $60–95
- Flexible
- $75–110
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- $160–200
Emerald Taxis
- Phone
- +61 7 4982 1600
- Website
- 131008.com
Emerald Taxis
- Phone
- +61 7 4982 1600
- Website
- 131008.com
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney to Rubyvale bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Roma Street Station, Stand F.
Sydney to Rubyvale train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Rubyvale is 1506 km. It takes approximately 17h 22m to drive from Sydney to Rubyvale.
There are three+ hotels available in Rubyvale.



















