There are 9 ways to get from Sydney to Tambo by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Fly Sydney International Airport to Blackall Airport, bus
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Blackall Airport (BKQ)plane SYD - BKQ
- Take the bus from Blackall to Tambobus
8h 25m$536–1,693Train, bus via Charleville
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Charlevilletrain
- Take the bus from Charleville to Tambobus
35h 6m$195–3,224Bus via Brisbane (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Tambobus Mount Isa
28h 2m$280–621Train, bus
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Tambobus Mount Isa
29h 6m$210–569Drive 1,410.5 km
- Drive from Sydney to Tambocar 1,410.5 km
15h 47m$254–367Fly Sydney International Airport to Barcaldine Airport, bus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Barcaldine Airport (BCI)plane SYD - BCI
- Take the bus from Barcaldine to Tambobus
10h 53m$558–1,902Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Blackall Airport, bus
- Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Blackall Airport (BKQ)plane NTL - BKQ
- Take the bus from Blackall to Tambobus
12h 14m$611–2,091Train, bus via Central Station
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Tambobus Mount Isa
29h 9m$210–569Bus
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbanebus Au001
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Tambobus Mount Isa
32h 28m$280–548
Sydney to Tambo by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Tambo is to drive which costs $250 - $370 and takes 15h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Tambo is to fly and bus which takes 8h 25m and costs $500 - $1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Tambo. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Tambo via King George Square, 1c and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 2m.
The distance between Sydney and Tambo is 1311 km. The road distance is 1410.5 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Tambo without a car is to bus via Brisbane which takes 28h 2m and costs $280 - $650.
It takes approximately 8h 25m to get from Sydney to Tambo, including transfers.
Sydney to Tambo bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Tambo bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Tambo is 1410 km. It takes approximately 15h 47m to drive from Sydney to Tambo.
There are four+ hotels available in Tambo.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Tambo, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Central Station to Tambo via Brisbane, King George Square, 1c, Roma Street busway, platform 1, and Brisbane in around 28h 2m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Blackall Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $470–1,600
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Barcaldine Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,800
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Blackall Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $550–2,000
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Roma Street to Charleville
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $85–2,900
- 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
- $85–120
- AChoice
- $140–190
- Gold Class
- $2,315
- Heritage Class
- $2,900
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Blackall to Tambo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $29–45
- Advantage
- $26–40
- Flexible
- $28–45
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $130–200
- Advantage
- $160–250
- Flexible
- $210–300
Bus from Brisbane to Tambo
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $140–320
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $140–200
- Advantage
- $170–260
- Flexible
- $210–320
Bus from Brisbane to Tambo
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $140–320
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $140–200
- Advantage
- $170–260
- Flexible
- $210–320
Bus from Barcaldine to Tambo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $40–65
- Advantage
- $45–70
- Flexible
- $50–80
Bus from Blackall to Tambo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $29–45
- Advantage
- $26–40
- Flexible
- $28–45
Bus from Brisbane to Tambo
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $140–320
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $140–200
- Advantage
- $170–260
- Flexible
- $210–320
Bus from Brisbane to Tambo
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $140–320
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $140–200
- Advantage
- $170–260
- Flexible
- $210–320
Bus from Charleville to Tambo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $40–60
- Advantage
- $40–65
- Flexible
- $50–75
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–230
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
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