How to travel from Sydney to Point Lookout, Australia
The distance between Sydney and Point Lookout is around 847km (526 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 15m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Sydney to Point Lookout by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Point Lookout → Sydney if you're planning a return trip.
Plane, Train and Ferry
Fly from Sydney (SYD) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Cleveland station platform 2 then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty.
- Duration4h 15m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical costA$240($160)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Brisbane then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty.
- Duration19hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$230($155)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Cleveland then take a ferry to Dunwich.
- Duration11hrs
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical costA$280($190)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sydney and Point Lookout
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sydney to Point Lookout by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around A$230 ($155) and will take around 19hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$240 ($160).
The distance between Sydney and Point Lookout is around 847km (526 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 746km (464 miles)
It takes around 4h 15m to get from Sydney and Point Lookout by plane, train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Sydney to Point Lookout is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx A$240 ($160).
The cheapest way to travel between Sydney and Point Lookout is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around A$230 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Sydney and Point Lookout. We recommend that you fly from Sydney (SYD) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Cleveland station platform 2 then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty. instead which will take 4h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sydney and Point Lookout. We recommend that you fly from Sydney (SYD) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Cleveland station platform 2 then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty. instead which will take 4h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sydney to Point Lookout. We recommend that you fly from Sydney (SYD) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Cleveland station platform 2 then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty. instead which will take 4h 15m.
The closest major airport to Point Lookout is Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) which is approximately 41km (26 miles) from Point Lookout. Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) (MCY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Sydney to Point Lookout. We recommend that you fly from Sydney (SYD) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Cleveland station platform 2 then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty. instead which will take 4h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sydney to Point Lookout is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around A$240 ($160).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sydney and Point Lookout
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane, Train and Ferry + 3 similar | 4h 15m | A$240($160) | every 2 hours | 847km (526 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 6h 50m | A$235($160) | every 2 hours | 886km (550 miles) |
| Plane, Train, Ferry and Bus | 5hrs | A$270($180) | every 2 hours | 865km (537 miles) |
| Plane, Bus, Train and Ferry | 6h 10m | A$345($230) | every 2 hours | 1,059km (658 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 19hrs | A$230($155) | once daily | 1,080km (671 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 11hrs | A$280($190) | every 2 hours | 937km (582 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sydney and Point Lookout
Airlines
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Ferry operators
Stradbroke Flyer
Sealink (SEQ)
Train operators
Transport for NSW
Bus companies
Airports near Point Lookout
The following major airports near Point Lookout offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
- Distance
- 41km (26 miles) from Point Lookout
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
- Distance
- 82km (51 miles) from Point Lookout
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
- Distance
- 102km (63 miles) from Point Lookout