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Duration 14h 6m
Distance 906.1 km
Average price $110
Frequency 6/week

Trip overview

The train between Sydney and Brisbane takes 14h 6m. The train runs, on average, 6 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.

Train

  1. Central Station
  2. Brisbane
14h 6m
$70 - $250

Sydney to Brisbane train times

Trains run twice daily between Sydney and Brisbane. The service departs Sydney at 14:45 in the afternoon, which arrives into Brisbane at 04:53. 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 Central Station station and arriving at Roma Street Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 6m.

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The distance between Sydney and Brisbane is 776 km. The road distance is 906.1 km.

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Sydney to Brisbane train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.

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Sydney to Brisbane train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.

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What companies run services between Sydney and Brisbane?

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.
Train operators
NSW TrainLink XPT
Ave. Duration
14h 6m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$70 - $250
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

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