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How to get fromOutback to Sydneyby unknown, plane, bus or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Outback to Sydney by unknown, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Travel, fly

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    1. Walk from Outback to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ)unknown
    2. Fly from Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)planeAYQ - SYD
    5h 16m

  2. Travel, bus

    1. Walk from Outback to Docker River Kaltukatjaraunknown
    2. Take the bus from Docker River Kaltukatjara to Alice Springsbus
    3. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus
    4. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwybus
    5. Take the bus from Albury to Central Stationbus
    2d 9h

  3. Travel, bus, train via Erldunda

    1. Walk from Outback to Docker River Kaltukatjaraunknown
    2. Take the bus from Docker River Kaltukatjara to Erldundabus
    3. Take the bus from Erldunda to Adelaidebus
    4. Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Sydney Central Stationtrain
    2d 10h

  4. Travel, bus, train

    1. Walk from Outback to Docker River Kaltukatjaraunknown
    2. Take the bus from Docker River Kaltukatjara to Alice Springsbus
    3. Take the train from Alice Springs to Adelaide Stationtrain
    4. Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Sydney Central Stationtrain
    3d 6h

Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration4h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$214Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Outback, NT, Australia and Sydney, NSW, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Outback to Sydney. However, you can travel to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) airport, fly to Sydney International Airport (SYD), walk to International Airport Station, then take the train to Central Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Outback to Central Station via Docker River Kaltukatjara, Alice Springs, Alice Springs, 85 Franklin St, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, and Albury in around 2d 9h.

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