There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Torquay by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane SYD - HVB
3h 16m$165–543Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Maryboroughbus
- Take the bus from Station Square Shopping Centre to Esplanade at Fraser Streetbus 705
21h 49m$116–330Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Howardtrain Tilt Train
19h 45m$205–1,469Bus via Maryborough
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Maryboroughbus
- Take the bus from Station Square Shopping Centre to Esplanade at Fraser Streetbus 705
20h 47m$185–381Drive 1,193.8 km
- Drive from Sydney to Torquaycar 1,193.8 km
12h 59m$215–310Train, Railbus
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Maryborough Westtrain
- Take the bus from Maryborough West station to Torquay The Beach Motelbus
21h 22m$120–1,268Bus
- Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Hervey Baybus Pm16
28h$179–265
Sydney to Torquay by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Torquay is to train and bus which costs $110 - $330 and takes 21h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Torquay is to fly which takes 3h 16m and costs $160 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Torquay. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Esplanade at Fraser Street via Brisbane Coach Terminal and Station Square Shopping Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Torquay. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Howard via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 45m.
The distance between Sydney and Torquay is 990 km. The road distance is 1193.8 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Torquay without a car is to train which takes 19h 45m and costs $200 - $1,500.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Sydney to Torquay, including transfers.
Sydney to Torquay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Torquay train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Torquay is to fly which takes 3h 16m and costs $160 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $200 - $1,500 and takes 19h 45m, you could also bus via Maryborough, which costs $180 - $390 and takes 20h 47m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Torquay, QLD, Australia?
Jetstar and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Hervey Bay (HVB) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Central Station to Torquay via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, and Howard in around 19h 45m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Hervey Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–410
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Hervey Bay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $390–650
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Hervey Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–410
- 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
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Roma Street to Howard
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–1,056
- 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
- $40–65
- AChoice
- $50–70
- Gold Class
- $843
- Heritage Class
- $1,056
Train from Roma Street to Maryborough West
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–959
- 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
- $35–60
- AChoice
- $45–65
- Gold Class
- $766
- Heritage Class
- $959
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
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
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Maryborough
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Maryborough
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Bus from Station Square Shopping Centre to Esplanade at Fraser Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Bus from Station Square Shopping Centre to Esplanade at Fraser Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Bus from Maryborough West station to Torquay The Beach Motel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–19
- 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
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Chatswood to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Hervey Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney to Torquay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Sydney to Torquay train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Torquay is 1194 km. It takes approximately 12h 59m to drive from Sydney to Torquay.
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