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Express · No. XPT NT3

XPT Sydney–Brisbane train timings

Sydney CentralBrisbane Central
MonTueWedThuFriSatSunRuns daily
07:14
Departs Sydney
21:00
Arrives Brisbane
13h 46m
Journey time
1,003 km
Distance

XPT Sydney–Brisbane timetable

2 stops · scheduled times
#StationArrivesDeparts
1Sydney Central—07:14
2Brisbane Central21:00—

Published timetable, local time. “+1d” means the next day. Delays and platform changes are announced by Journey Beyond on the day.

XPT Sydney–Brisbane: Sydney to Brisbane

XPT Sydney–Brisbane (XPT NT3) is an express train run by Journey Beyond between Sydney Central and Brisbane Central. The full journey covers 1,003 km and takes 13h 46m.

It leaves Sydney Central at 07:14 and reaches Brisbane Central at 21:00. It runs every day.

NSW TrainLink XPT NT3 connects Sydney Central to Brisbane Central via the North Coast Line, covering 1,003 km in approximately 14 hours. The scenic route passes through the Hunter Valley wine region, Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour, and Byron Bay hinterland before reaching Queensland.

How to book XPT Sydney–Brisbane tickets

Tickets are sold by Journey Beyond on journeybeyondrail.com.au and at staffed stations. Advance fares are usually cheaper than buying on the day.

Book on journeybeyondrail.com.au

XPT Sydney–Brisbane: common questions

What time does XPT Sydney–Brisbane leave Sydney?
XPT Sydney–Brisbane departs Sydney Central at 07:14 and arrives at Brisbane Central at 21:00. Times are the published timetable in local time.
How long does XPT Sydney–Brisbane take from Sydney to Brisbane?
The scheduled journey time is 13h 46m for 1,003 km.
Does XPT Sydney–Brisbane run every day?
Yes, XPT Sydney–Brisbane runs daily.
Where can I book XPT Sydney–Brisbane tickets?
On Journey Beyond's own site, journeybeyondrail.com.au. TrainsTracking does not sell tickets.