There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Pialba by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Hervey Bay (HVB)SYD - HVB
3h 19m$164–604Train, Railbus
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Station31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Maryborough West
- Take the bus from Maryborough West station to Pialba-Hervey Bay Transit Centre
20h 44m$97–1,267Bus via Brisbane (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Central Station to BrisbaneBrisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Hervey BayTownsville / ...
20h 38m$183–411Train, bus
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Station31
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Hervey BayTownsville / ...
20h 41m$120–359Drive 1,189.1 km
- Drive from Sydney to Pialba1,189.1 km
12h 48m$234–338Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbane Roma StreetPm12
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Hervey BayPm16
25h 25m$180–254
Sydney to Pialba by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Pialba is to train and bus which costs $120 - $360 and takes 20h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Pialba is to fly which takes 3h 19m and costs $160 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Pialba. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Hervey Bay via King George Square, 1c and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 38m.
The distance between Sydney and Pialba is 994 km. The road distance is 1189.1 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Pialba without a car is to bus via Brisbane which takes 20h 38m and costs $180 - $420.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Sydney to Pialba, including transfers.
Sydney to Pialba bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Pialba is to fly which takes 3h 19m and costs $160 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via Brisbane, which costs $180 - $420 and takes 20h 38m.
Sydney to Pialba bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Pialba is 1h behind Sydney. It is currently 10:46 AM in Sydney and 9:46 AM in Pialba.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Pialba, QLD, Australia?
Jetstar and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Hervey Bay (HVB) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Station to Hervey Bay via Brisbane, King George Square, 1c, Roma Street busway, platform 1, and Brisbane in around 20h 38m.
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- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Hervey Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–450
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Hervey Bay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $400–750
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Hervey Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–450
- 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 Maryborough West
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–959
- 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
- $85–190
- AChoice
- $13–65
- Gold Class
- $766
- Heritage Class
- $959
- 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
Bus from Brisbane to Hervey Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Bus from Maryborough West station to Pialba-Hervey Bay Transit Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–18
- 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
- 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/
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Hervey Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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