There are 8 ways to get from Sydney to Bluff by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), 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 Bluff
7h 19m$318–785Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Station31
- Take the train from Roma Street to BluffSpirit of the Outback
28h 32m$110–3,249Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Rockhampton
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Bluff
30h 53m$268–601Drive 1,446.6 km
- Drive from Sydney to Bluff1,446.6 km
16h 33m$283–409Fly Sydney International Airport to Rockhampton, bus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Rockhampton (ROK)SYD - ROK
- Take the bus from Rockhampton Grammar to Bluff
10h 1m$294–683Train 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 Bluff
10h 13m$283–883Fly Sydney International Airport to Moranbah Airport, drive
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)SYD - MOV
- Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Bluff
9h 29m$563–942Bus, train
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbane Roma StreetPm12
- Take the train from Roma Street to BluffSpirit of the Outback
32h 1m$165–3,174
Sydney to Bluff by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Bluff is to train which costs $110 - $3,300 and takes 28h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Bluff is to fly and bus which takes 7h 19m and costs $310 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Bluff. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Bluff via King George Square, 1c, Brisbane and Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Bluff. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Bluff via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 32m.
The distance between Sydney and Bluff is 1302 km. The road distance is 1446.6 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Bluff without a car is to train which takes 28h 32m and costs $110 - $3,300.
It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Sydney to Bluff, including transfers.
Sydney to Bluff bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Bluff train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Bluff is to train which takes 28h 32m and costs $110 - $3,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $260 - $600 and takes 30h 53m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Bluff, QLD, Australia?
You can take a train from Central Station to Bluff via Roma Street Station and Roma Street in around 28h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Station to Bluff via Brisbane, King George Square, 1c, Roma Street busway, platform 1, Brisbane, and Rockhampton in around 30h 53m.
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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 Rockhampton via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $390–750
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Rockhampton via Port Macquarie, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $390–750
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 Moranbah Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–1,600
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Moranbah Airport via Port Macquarie, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,600
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–650
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Rockhampton via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–600
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–800
- Website
- allianceairlines.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Moranbah Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $600–1,400
- 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 Bluff
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $40–2,981
- 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
- $85–270
- AChoice
- $40–190
- Gold Class
- $2,380
- Heritage Class
- $2,981
- 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 Bluff
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $26–40
- Advantage
- $25–40
- Flexible
- $22–35
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 Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $100–150
- Advantage
- $120–190
- Flexible
- $150–240
Bus from Rockhampton to Bluff
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $35–55
- Advantage
- $35–60
- Flexible
- $35–60
Bus from Rockhampton Grammar to Bluff
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once 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
- $35–60
- Flexible
- $35–60
- 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 Bluff bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Bluff is 1h behind Sydney. It is currently 5:19 PM in Sydney and 4:19 PM in Bluff.
Sydney to Bluff train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Bluff is 1447 km. It takes approximately 16h 33m to drive from Sydney to Bluff.
There are eight+ hotels available in Bluff.