- FlixBus is celebrating its first year in Australia with limited $10 fares on direct journeys across its East Coast network.
- Cheap routes include Sydney to Brisbane, Melbourne and Canberra, with comfortable coaches offering free Wi-Fi and power outlets.
- Travellers can save on fares and make the most of overnight journeys, with $10 tickets available in limited numbers via the FlixBus website and app.
Travelling from Sydney to some of Australia’s biggest cities just got a whole lot cheaper, thanks to FlixBus’s big birthday seat sale.
To celebrate its first year operating in Australia, the coach company is offering $10 fares on direct journeys across its East Coast network, with trips to some of the country’s most popular destinations up for grabs.
And you won’t be stuck on an uncomfortable, cramped coach, either. FlixBus buses are clean and comfortable, with free Wi-Fi and power outlets to keep you connected and charged throughout the journey.
As someone who’s hopped on a FlixBus to get to Canberra many times, it’s a great option for travelling on a budget, especially with this $10 deal.
We’ve rounded up all the routes from Sydney that you can snap up for just $10.
The routes you can travel for just $10
Sydney to Brisbane:
Make your way from Sydney to Brisbane for just $10. Yes, it will take you 14 hours, but with eight stops along the way, you’ll get to check out some of the coast’s best-loved beach towns, from Port Macquarie to Byron Bay and Surfers Paradise. And if you don’t want to go all the way to Brisbane, you can always hop off!
My advice? Opt for an overnight journey. It means you can sleep through most of the trip and wake up close to, or even at, your destination. That way, you can save your daylight hours for exploring, rather than sitting on a bus.
The full list of stops to Brisbane is as follows:
- Taree South Service Centre
- Port Macquarie
- Nambucca BP Service Centre
- Coffs Harbour
- Ballina Service Centre
- Byron Bay Interchange
- Bilinga (Gold Coast Airport)
- Surfers Paradise (Gold Coast)
Sydney to Canberra
This direct service between Sydney Central Station and Canberra is a fuss-free way for visitors and Sydneysiders to get to Australia’s capital city.
With just one stop at Sydney International Airport, you’ll embark on a three-and-a-half-hour journey to Canberra Jolimont Tourist Centre in the heart of the city. Once you’re there, make sure to visit the Australian War Memorial, the National Gallery of Australia and the National Museum of Australia. Who says Canberra’s boring!
Sydney to Melbourne
You can finally settle the debate of which city is better when you go and visit Melbourne for just $10 (even though it’s a no-brainer – obviously Sydney wins).
This journey will take you 12 hours, so download some movies and get ready to recline your seat. You’ll stop at three stops: Sydney International Airport, Canberra and Albury, which sits on the Murray River.
After around 12 hours on the road, you’ll arrive ready to explore Melbourne’s famous laneways, get your caffeine fix at one of its much-loved coffee haunts and check out St Kilda beach (which has absolutely nothing on Bondi, but is still worth a visit).
Parramatta to Canberra
A direct link from Parramatta lets Western Sydney travellers reach the capital without heading into the CBD, saving precious time.
The route also stops at Western Sydney International Airport, so you can fly in and head straight to either Parramatta or Canberra, with no extra transfers. You’ll also stop at Goulburn, Australia’s first inland city, along the way. This is also an exciting route for Canberra residents who want to check out the new cultural hub and museum, Powerhouse Parramatta.
FlixBus’s first birthday seat sale is now live on flixbus.com.au and the FlixBus app. $10 seats are limited, so travellers are encouraged to book early.
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