There are 5 ways to get from Sydney to Yorkeys Knob by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)plane SYD - CNS
4h 48m$206–594Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
41h 53m$256–6,744Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus Au050 / ...
44h 26m$390–696Drive 2,413.9 km
- Drive from Sydney to Yorkeys Knobcar 2,413.9 km
27h 54m$441–636Bus via Cairns Central Shopping Centre
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus Pm16
2d 2h$380–543
Sydney to Yorkeys Knob by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Yorkeys Knob is to fly which costs $200 - $600 and takes 4h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Yorkeys Knob is to fly which takes 4h 48m and costs $200 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Yorkeys Knob. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Wattle St at Fairweather Street via Brisbane Coach Terminal and Cairns City bus station, platform 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Yorkeys Knob station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 53m.
The distance between Sydney and Yorkeys Knob is 2001 km. The road distance is 2413.9 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Yorkeys Knob without a car is to train which takes 41h 53m and costs $250 - $7,000.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Sydney to Yorkeys Knob, including transfers.
Sydney to Yorkeys Knob bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Yorkeys Knob train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Yorkeys Knob is to fly which takes 4h 48m and costs $200 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $250 - $7,000 and takes 41h 53m, you could also bus, which costs $390 - $700 and takes 44h 26m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Yorkeys Knob, QLD, Australia?
Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Central Station to Varley St near Grason St hail 'n' ride via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Cairns Central Station, and Cairns Central Shopping Centre in around 41h 53m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Cairns via Maroochydore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–500
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Cairns via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–800
- 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 Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- 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 Yorkeys Knob bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Yorkeys Knob is 1h behind Sydney. It is currently 11:08 AM in Sydney and 10:08 AM in Yorkeys Knob.
Sydney to Yorkeys Knob train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Yorkeys Knob is 2414 km. It takes approximately 27h 54m to drive from Sydney to Yorkeys Knob.
There are 1031+ hotels available in Yorkeys Knob.







