There are 9 ways to get from Sydney to Sarina by plane, car, bus or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly Sydney to Mackay • 8h 29m
Cheapest option
Train to Newcastle, fly to Mackay • 12h 5m
7 alternative options
Fly Sydney to Moranbah, drive • 7h 35m
Fly Sydney to Hamilton Island, bus • 10h 13m
Train to Wollongong, fly to Mackay • 22h 13m
Train • 27h 36m
Bus • 31h 4m
Bus via Aspley • 36h 43m
Drive • 20h 32m
Sydney to Sarina by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Sarina is to fly which costs $200 - $480 and takes 8h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Sarina is to fly and drive which takes 7h 35m and costs $500 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Sarina. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Sarina via Adelaide Street Stop 42 near Albert St and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Sarina. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Sarina via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 36m.
The distance between Sydney and Sarina is 1493 km. The road distance is 1699.6 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Sarina without a car is to train which takes 27h 36m and costs $180 - $3,600.
It takes approximately 8h 29m to get from Sydney to Sarina, including transfers.
Sydney to Sarina bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Sarina train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Sarina is to fly which takes 8h 29m and costs $200 - $480. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $3,600 and takes 27h 36m, you could also bus, which costs $240 - $700 and takes 31h 4m.
- Distance: 1493 km
- Duration: 8h 29m
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Sarina, QLD, Australia?
Qantas, Virgin Australia and three other airlines fly from Sydney to Sarina hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sydney to Sarina via Roma Street in around 27h 36m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney to Mackay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320 - $750
Flights from Sydney to Mackay via Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $240 - $800
Flights from Sydney to Moranbah via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500 - $1,600
Flights from Sydney to Moranbah via Port Macquarie, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500 - $1,600
Flights from Sydney to Moranbah via Canberra, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $500 - $1,600
Flights from Sydney to Hamilton Island
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190 - $900
Flights from Sydney to Hamilton Island via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270 - $1,000
Flights from Sydney to Hamilton Island via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $270 - $1,000
Flights from Newcastle to Mackay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280 - $1,200
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney to Mackay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240 - $700
Flights from Sydney to Hamilton Island
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170 - $900
Flights from Sydney to Hamilton Island via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170 - $900
Flights from Sydney to Hamilton Island via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $170 - $900
Flights from Newcastle to Mackay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260 - $1,100
Flights from Wollongong to Mackay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 43m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $430 - $1,200
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney to Hamilton Island
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110 - $750
Flights from Newcastle to Mackay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170 - $1,200
- Website
- allianceairlines.com.au
Flights from Sydney to Moranbah via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $500 - $600
Transport for NSW manages public transport for Australia’s New South Wales region, including metro, train, bus, ferry, light rail and coach. Hubs include Sydney, Byron Bay, Newcastle and Wollongong. Use an Opal card for cheapest fares in greater Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, the Hunter and the Illawarra. Tickets for regional train and bus services need to be booked before travel (Opal cards are not accepted).
Contact Details
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6 - $12
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
- Opal card
- $9 - $12
- Opal single trip ticket
- $11 - $15
Train from Central Station to Albion Park Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6 - $10
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
- Opal card
- $7 - $10
- Opal single trip ticket
- $8 - $12
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85 - $140
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $95 - $140
- First Class
- $130 - $200
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Roma Street to Sarina
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 24m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $95 - $3,400
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $95 - $160
- AChoice
- $150 - $230
- Gold Class
- $2,713
- Heritage Class
- $3,398
Greyhound Australia is the country’s only long-distance bus operator running services in all states and territories. Greyhound Australia has been operating for 110 years and is the leading bus company in Australia. The extensive network now covers most of the Australian mainland, although service is limited in Western Australia with just a single route to Broome. Buses are equipped for long journeys, with free WiFi, air-conditioning, full disability access, USB chargers, reclining seats and an onboard bathroom.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Airlie Beach to Sarina
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35 - $65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $35 - $55
- Advantage
- $40 - $60
- Flexible
- $40 - $65
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130 - $310
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $130 - $190
- Advantage
- $160 - $240
- Flexible
- $200 - $310
Bus from Brisbane to Sarina
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150 - $370
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $150 - $220
- Advantage
- $190 - $280
- Flexible
- $240 - $370
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Airlie Beach to Sarina
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30 - $45
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Sarina
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110 - $210
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110 - $150
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Aspley Gympie Road to Sarina
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110 - $210
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
Sydney to Sarina bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Sarina station.
Sydney to Sarina train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Sarina station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Sarina is 1700 km. It takes approximately 20h 32m to drive from Sydney to Sarina.
There are 13+ hotels available in Sarina. Prices start at $75 AUD per night.