The train between Sydney and Brisbane takes 14h 6m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week 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.
Trains run 5 times a week 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 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sydney station and arriving at Brisbane station. Services depart 5 times a week, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 14h 6m.
Sydney to Brisbane train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Brisbane train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
The distance between Sydney and Brisbane is 732.3 km. The road distance is 988 km.
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.