There are 8 ways to get from Sydney to Rubyvale by plane, taxi, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly Sydney International Airport to Emerald Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane SYD - EMD
- Take the taxi from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Rubyvaletaxi
6h 8m$448–1,072Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Anakietrain Spirit of the Outback
31h 58m$215–3,809Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhamptonbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Anakiebus
32h 7m$334–630Drive 1,505.5 km
- Drive from Sydney to Rubyvalecar 1,505.5 km
17h 19m$274–395Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Emerald Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane NTL - EMD
- Take the taxi from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Rubyvaletaxi
9h 12m$433–1,120Fly Sydney International Airport to Moranbah Airport, drive
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane SYD - MOV
- Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Rubyvalecar
7h 57m$483–1,577Train via Central Station
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Anakietrain Spirit of the Outback
32h 1m$215–3,809Bus, train
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the train from Roma Street to Anakietrain Spirit of the Outback
35h 27m$270–3,733
Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Emerald Airport (EMD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Rubyvale is to drive which costs $270 - $400 and takes 17h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Rubyvale is to fly and taxi which takes 6h 8m and costs $440 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Rubyvale. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Anakie via Brisbane Coach Terminal and Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Rubyvale. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Anakie via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 58m.
The distance between Sydney and Rubyvale is 1268 km. The road distance is 1505.5 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Rubyvale without a car is to train which takes 31h 58m and costs $210 - $3,900.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Sydney to Rubyvale, including transfers.
Sydney to Rubyvale bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Rubyvale train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Rubyvale is to train which takes 31h 58m and costs $210 - $3,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $330 - $650 and takes 32h 7m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Rubyvale, QLD, Australia?
You can take a train from Central Station to Rubyvale via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, and Anakie in around 31h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Station to Rubyvale via Brisbane, Brisbane Coach Terminal, Rockhampton, Rockhampton, and Anakie in around 32h 7m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $270–850
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Emerald Airport via Port Macquarie, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $480–850
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $410–1,500
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Emerald Airport via Melbourne, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $600–2,100
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Moranbah Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $430–1,500
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Moranbah Airport via Port Macquarie, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $430–1,500
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $270–550
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–900
- Website
- allianceairlines.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Moranbah Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Friday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $600–1,500
- 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
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- 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 Anakie
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $100–3,496
- 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
- $100–140
- AChoice
- $170–230
- Gold Class
- $2,791
- Heritage Class
- $3,496
Train from Roma Street to Anakie
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $100–3,496
- 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
- $100–140
- AChoice
- $170–230
- Gold Class
- $2,791
- Heritage Class
- $3,496
Train from Roma Street to Anakie
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $100–3,496
- 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
- $100–140
- AChoice
- $170–230
- Gold Class
- $2,791
- Heritage Class
- $3,496
- 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
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- customerservice@greyhound.com.au
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $130–200
- Advantage
- $160–250
- Flexible
- $210–300
Bus from Rockhampton to Anakie
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $55–85
- Advantage
- $60–95
- Flexible
- $75–110
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–160
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- $160–200
Emerald Taxis
- Phone
- +61 7 4982 1600
- Website
- 131008.com
Emerald Taxis
- Phone
- +61 7 4982 1600
- Website
- 131008.com
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney to Rubyvale bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Sydney to Rubyvale train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Rubyvale is 1505 km. It takes approximately 17h 19m to drive from Sydney to Rubyvale.
There are three+ hotels available in Rubyvale.






















