There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Cardwell by plane, car, train, bus (Greyhound), or bus
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Fly to Townsville Airport, drive
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Townsville Airport (TSV)SYD - TSV
- Drive from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cardwell
5h 57m$198–622Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Station31
- Take the train from Roma Street to CardwellSpirit of Queensland
36h 55m$145–5,749Bus via Brisbane
- Take the bus from Central Station to BrisbaneBrisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cardwell Brasenose StreetPm16
41h 34m$332–580Drive 2,214.7 km
- Drive from Sydney to Cardwell2,214.7 km
25h 19m$433–626Fly to Cairns, train
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)SYD - CNS
- Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Cardwell
10h 17m$147–1,222Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbane Roma StreetPm12
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cardwell Brasenose StreetPm16
45h$325–454
Sydney to Cardwell by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Cardwell is to fly and drive which costs $190 - $650 and takes 5h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Cardwell is to fly and drive which takes 5h 57m and costs $190 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Cardwell. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Cardwell Brasenose Street via Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Cardwell. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Cardwell via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 55m.
The distance between Sydney and Cardwell is 1863 km. The road distance is 2214.7 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Cardwell without a car is to train which takes 36h 55m and costs $140 - $6,000.
It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Sydney to Cardwell, including transfers.
Sydney to Cardwell bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Cardwell train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Cardwell is to train which takes 36h 55m and costs $140 - $6,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Brisbane, which costs $330 - $600 and takes 41h 34m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Cardwell, QLD, Australia?
You can take a train from Central Station to Cardwell via Roma Street Station and Roma Street in around 36h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Station to Cardwell Brasenose Street via Brisbane and Brisbane Roma Street in around 41h 34m.
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- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–1,300
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–1,300
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,300
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,300
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–800
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Cairns via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–800
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–480
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–490
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Cairns via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–490
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–450
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–480
- 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 Cardwell
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–5,504
- 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
- $85–370
- AChoice
- $75–350
- Gold Class
- $4,394
- Heritage Class
- $5,504
Train from Cairns Central Station to Cardwell
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–668
- 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
- $85–180
- AChoice
- $9–45
- Gold Class
- $533
- Heritage Class
- $668
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
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
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cardwell Brasenose Street
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–280
- Website
- https://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 Cardwell bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Cardwell is 1h behind Sydney. It is currently 5:17 PM in Sydney and 4:17 PM in Cardwell.
Sydney to Cardwell train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Cardwell is 2215 km. It takes approximately 25h 19m to drive from Sydney to Cardwell.
There are eight+ hotels available in Cardwell.