There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Varsity Lakes by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, 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 to Gold Coast Airport
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane SYD - OOL
3h 31m$102–395Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train Bdvl / ...
15h 46m$86–244Bus via Johnston Street
- Take the bus from Central Station to Bilingabus Brisbane
15h 9m$123–312Drive 823.2 km
- Drive from Sydney to Varsity Lakescar 823.2 km
8h 46m$151–218Fly to Brisbane Airport, train
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane SYD - BNE
- Take the train from International Airport Station to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
4h 59m$141–492Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Burleigh Headsbus Pm12
16h 56m$129–178
Sydney to Varsity Lakes by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Varsity Lakes is to train which costs $85 - $250 and takes 15h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Varsity Lakes is to fly which takes 3h 31m and costs $100 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Varsity Lakes. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Varsity Sound Ave near Azzurra Dr via Johnston Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Varsity Lakes station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 46m.
The distance between Sydney and Varsity Lakes is 710 km. The road distance is 823.2 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Varsity Lakes without a car is to bus via Johnston Street which takes 15h 9m and costs $120 - $320.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Sydney to Varsity Lakes, including transfers.
Sydney to Varsity Lakes bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Varsity Lakes train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Varsity Lakes is to fly which takes 3h 31m and costs $100 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus via Johnston Street, which costs $120 - $320 and takes 15h 9m, you could also train, which costs $85 - $250 and takes 15h 46m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Varsity Lakes, QLD, Australia?
Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Central Station to Bilinga twice daily. Tickets cost $130–320 and the journey takes 14h 15m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–380
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–550
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport via Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–550
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–250
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $85–110
- First
- $120–140
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Central Station to Bilinga
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–320
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $130–200
- Flexible
- $170–320
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Booking & Getting There
Sydney to Varsity Lakes bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Bilinga station.
Varsity Lakes is 1h behind Sydney. It is currently 2:55 AM in Sydney and 1:55 AM in Varsity Lakes.
Sydney to Varsity Lakes train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Varsity Lakes is 823 km. It takes approximately 8h 46m to drive from Sydney to Varsity Lakes.
There are 2865+ hotels available in Varsity Lakes.







