Buses to Sydney
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Sydney, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney to Central Coast | Australia | 51 km (32 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Sydney to Wollongong | Australia | 68 km (42 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Sydney to Newcastle | Australia | 117 km (73 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Sydney to Canberra | Australia | 247 km (153 mi) | about 4 h 41 min |
| Sydney to Gold Coast | Australia | 686 km (426 mi) | about 12 h 33 min |
| Sydney to Toowoomba | Australia | 705 km (438 mi) | about 12 h 54 min |
| Sydney to Bendigo | Australia | 706 km (438 mi) | about 12 h 55 min |
| Sydney to Melbourne | Australia | 713 km (443 mi) | about 13 h 3 min |
| Sydney to Logan City | Australia | 716 km (445 mi) | about 13 h 6 min |
| Sydney to Brisbane | Australia | 733 km (455 mi) | about 13 h 24 min |
| Sydney to Geelong | Australia | 778 km (483 mi) | about 14 h 12 min |
| Sydney to Ballarat | Australia | 781 km (485 mi) | about 14 h 16 min |
| Sydney to Adelaide | Australia | 1,162 km (722 mi) | about 21 h 6 min |
| Sydney to Sunshine Coast | Australia | 822 km (511 mi) | about 15 h |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.