Trains to Sydney
Stations on record, the cities within reach by rail, and estimated times from distance.
No railway station in Sydney is recorded in Wikidata. Rail options below are for the nearest cities that do have one; the last leg is by road.
Rail routes from Sydney
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney to Newcastle | Australia | 117 km (73 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Sydney to Gold Coast | Australia | 686 km (426 mi) | about 9 h 52 min |
| Sydney to Melbourne | Australia | 713 km (443 mi) | about 10 h 15 min |
| Sydney to Brisbane | Australia | 733 km (455 mi) | about 10 h 32 min |
| Sydney to Adelaide | Australia | 1,162 km (722 mi) | about 16 h 42 min |
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.