There are 8 ways to get from Sydney to Alpha by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Fly Sydney International Airport to Emerald Airport, bus
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Emerald Airport (EMD)SYD - EMD
- Take the bus from Emerald to Alpha
8h 14m$330–804Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Station31
- Take the train from Roma Street to AlphaSpirit of the Outback
34h 56m$125–4,249Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Barcaldine
- Take the bus from Barcaldine to Alpha
34h 47m$323–731Drive 1,573.4 km
- Drive from Sydney to Alpha1,573.4 km
17h 34m$306–442Fly Sydney International Airport to Barcaldine Airport, bus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Barcaldine Airport (BCI)SYD - BCI
- Take the bus from Barcaldine to Alpha
9h 17m$388–1,172Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Emerald Airport, bus
- Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Station
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Emerald Airport (EMD)NTL - EMD
- Take the bus from Emerald to Alpha
11h 8m$295–902Fly Sydney International Airport to Blackall Airport, bus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Blackall Airport (BKQ)SYD - BKQ
- Take the bus from Blackall to Barcaldine
- Take the bus from Barcaldine to Alpha
10h 58m$645–1,843Bus, train
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbane Roma StreetPm12
- Take the train from Roma Street to AlphaSpirit of the Outback
38h 25m$180–4,174
Sydney to Alpha by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Alpha is to drive which costs $300 - $450 and takes 17h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Alpha is to fly and bus which takes 8h 14m and costs $330 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Alpha. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Alpha via King George Square, 1c, Brisbane and Barcaldine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Alpha. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Alpha via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 56m.
The distance between Sydney and Alpha is 1378 km. The road distance is 1573.4 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Alpha without a car is to bus which takes 34h 47m and costs $320 - $750.
It takes approximately 8h 14m to get from Sydney to Alpha, including transfers.
Sydney to Alpha bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Alpha train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Alpha is to bus which takes 34h 47m and costs $320 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $4,300 and takes 34h 56m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Alpha, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Central Station to Alpha via Brisbane, King George Square, 1c, Roma Street busway, platform 1, Brisbane, Barcaldine, and Barcaldine in around 34h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Central Station to Alpha via Roma Street Station and Roma Street in around 34h 56m.
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- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $420–700
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Emerald Airport via Port Macquarie, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $420–700
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Barcaldine Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $340–1,100
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $410–1,300
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Blackall Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,700
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–600
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–800
- 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
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Roma Street to Alpha
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–3,978
- 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
- $85–310
- AChoice
- $55–260
- Gold Class
- $3,176
- Heritage Class
- $3,978
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional-bookings/
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Emerald to Alpha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $35–55
- Advantage
- $35–55
- Flexible
- $35–60
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $130–190
- Advantage
- $160–240
- Flexible
- $190–300
Bus from Brisbane to Barcaldine
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 5m
- 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 Barcaldine to Alpha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $30–50
- Advantage
- $30–50
- Flexible
- $30–50
Bus from Blackall to Barcaldine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $28–40
- Advantage
- $28–45
- Flexible
- $25–40
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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Sydney to Alpha bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Alpha is 1h behind Sydney. It is currently 6:13 AM in Sydney and 5:13 AM in Alpha.
Sydney to Alpha train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Alpha is 1573 km. It takes approximately 17h 34m to drive from Sydney to Alpha.