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Sydney to Brisbane trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Sydney and Brisbane takes 14h 7m and the fastest train takes 14h 6m. There is at least one train per day from Sydney to Brisbane. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

14h 7m
Duration
988 km
Distance
$85
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Sydney to Brisbane train times

Trains run once daily between Sydney and Brisbane. The earliest departure is at 2:44 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Sydney is at 2:47 PM which arrives into Brisbane at 4:53 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 14h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 987.6 km
  • Duration: 14h 7m

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

NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Roma Street Station twice daily. Tickets cost $70–250 and the journey takes 14h 6m.

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