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How to get fromSydney to South Brisbaneby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Sydney to South Brisbane by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane SYD - BNE
    2. Take the train from International Airport Station to South Bank station, platform 1train train
    3h 48m
    $131–437

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    14h 18m
    $71–250

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    13h 6m
    $140–301

  4. Drive 905.2 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to South Brisbanecar car 905.2 km
    9h 39m
    $163–235

  5. Fly Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane SYD - OOL
    2. Take the train from Robina station, platform 2 to South Bank station, platform 2train train
    5h 25m
    $96–325

  6. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane NTL - BNE
    6h 48m
    $131–435

  7. Train via Central Station

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    14h 18m
    $71–250

  8. Bus via Brisbane

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Au001
    17h 45m
    $142–229

Sydney to South Brisbane by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar31Weekly Buses
Duration13h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 779.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 48m

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

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Central Station to Brisbane 4 times a day. Tickets cost $130–300 and the journey takes 13h. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Roma Street Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $70–250 and the journey takes 14h 9m.

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