There are 7 ways to get from Barcaldine to Sydney by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus
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Fly from Barcaldine Airport
best- Fly from Barcaldine Airport (BCI) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)BCI - SYD
6h 10m$386–1,104Train
cheapest- Take the train from Barcaldine to Roma StreetSpirit of the Outback
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Station32
38h 33m$134–4,757Bus via Brisbane (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Barcaldine to BrisbaneBrisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Central StationSydney
35h 37m$302–706Drive 1,614.5 km
- Drive from Barcaldine to Sydney1,614.5 km
17h 53m$314–453Bus to Longreach, fly
- Take the bus from Barcaldine to Longreach
- Fly from Longreach (LRE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)LRE - SYD
7h 56m$793–1,263Bus to Emerald Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Barcaldine to Emerald
- Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)EMD - SYD
9h 21m$340–848Bus
- Take the bus from Barcaldine to BrisbaneBrisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Central StationPm11
36h 20m$281–555
Barcaldine to Sydney by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcaldine to Sydney is to bus which costs $280 - $600 and takes 36h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Barcaldine to Sydney is to fly which takes 6h 10m and costs $380 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcaldine to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from Barcaldine and arriving at Central Station via Roma Street busway, platform 2 and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Barcaldine to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from Barcaldine and arriving at Central Station via Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 33m.
The distance between Barcaldine and Sydney is 1295 km. The road distance is 1614.5 km.
The best way to get from Barcaldine to Sydney without a car is to bus via Brisbane which takes 35h 37m and costs $300 - $750.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Barcaldine to Sydney, including transfers.
Barcaldine to Sydney bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Barcaldine station.
Barcaldine to Sydney train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Barcaldine station.
The best way to get from Barcaldine to Sydney is to fly which takes 6h 10m and costs $380 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus via Brisbane, which costs $300 - $750 and takes 35h 37m, you could also train, which costs $130 - $4,800 and takes 38h 33m.
What companies run services between Barcaldine, QLD, Australia and Sydney, NSW, Australia?
Qantas flies from Barcaldine Airport (BCI) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barcaldine to Central Station via Brisbane, Roma Street busway, platform 2, and Brisbane in around 35h 37m.
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- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Barcaldine Airport to Sydney International Airport via Longreach, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,100
Flights from Longreach to Sydney International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–1,700
Flights from Emerald Airport to Sydney International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $420–700
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Sydney International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–600
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Barcaldine to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $60–4,507
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $85–330
- AChoice
- $60–290
- Gold Class
- $3,599
- Heritage Class
- $4,507
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Roma Street Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 10m
- 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
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Barcaldine to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $160–380
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $160–230
- Advantage
- $190–290
- Flexible
- $240–380
Bus from Brisbane to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $140–330
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $140–200
- Advantage
- $170–250
- Flexible
- $210–330
Bus from Barcaldine to Longreach
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $28–40
- Advantage
- $27–40
- Flexible
- $24–40
Bus from Barcaldine to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $50–80
- Advantage
- $60–90
- Flexible
- $65–110
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Barcaldine to Sydney bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Sydney is 1h ahead of Barcaldine. It is currently 8:27 PM in Barcaldine and 9:27 PM in Sydney.
Barcaldine to Sydney train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcaldine to Sydney is 1615 km. It takes approximately 17h 53m to drive from Barcaldine to Sydney.
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