How long does the Brisbane to Sydney bus take?

Between 13 and 15 hours depending on the operator and route. New England Highway services are generally faster; coastal Pacific Highway runs take longer but pass through more interesting scenery and towns.

How much does the Brisbane to Sydney bus cost?

Fares typically start from $47 to $49. FlixBus often has the lowest advance fares; Greyhound and Premier are competitive with more departure time options.

Does the bus from Brisbane to Sydney stop at Byron Bay?

Premier Motor Service stops at Byron Bay on its coastal Pacific Highway service. Confirm your specific service before booking, as inland services bypass Byron Bay.

Which operators run Brisbane to Sydney?

Greyhound Australia, FlixBus Australia and Premier Motor Service all operate services on this corridor.

Where does the Brisbane to Sydney bus depart from?

Greyhound and FlixBus depart from Brisbane's Roma Street Transit Centre. Premier Motor Service uses the same precinct, so confirm your exact departure point when booking.

Brisbane to Sydney Bus | Fares, Overnight Options & Coastal Stops

About this route

The Brisbane–Sydney corridor.

The Brisbane to Sydney coach route traces more than 900 km down the New South Wales coastline, or cuts inland via the New England Highway, to Australia's largest city. Greyhound Australia, FlixBus and Premier Motor Service all operate services. Premier's coastal Pacific Highway run is popular for travellers who want to stop at Byron Bay, Ballina, Coffs Harbour or Port Macquarie along the way. The journey takes 13 to 15 hours depending on the route variant and number of intermediate stops, making overnight services a practical choice for saving on accommodation.

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Who runs this route.

FlixBus Australia
Overnight service
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Brisbane to Sydney

The Brisbane–Sydney corridor.

Who runs this route.

FlixBus Australia

Greyhound Australia

NSW TrainLink

Premier Motor Service

What to know before you go.

Brisbane to Sydney, answered.

Sydney → Melbourne

Sydney → Brisbane

Brisbane → Cairns

Sydney → Canberra

Sydney → Gold Coast

Gold Coast → Brisbane

Brisbane to Sydney

The Brisbane–Sydney corridor.

Who runs this route.

FlixBus Australia

Greyhound Australia

NSW TrainLink

Premier Motor Service

What to know before you go.

Brisbane to Sydney, answered.

How long does the Brisbane to Sydney bus take?

How much does the Brisbane to Sydney bus cost?

Does the bus from Brisbane to Sydney stop at Byron Bay?

Which operators run Brisbane to Sydney?

Where does the Brisbane to Sydney bus depart from?

More through Brisbane and Sydney.

Sydney → Melbourne

Sydney → Brisbane

Brisbane → Cairns

Sydney → Canberra

Sydney → Gold Coast

Gold Coast → Brisbane