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How to get fromSydney to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ)by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, rideshare or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Fly from Sydney International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ)planeSYD - AYQ
    4h 43m
    $228–872

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Alburybus
    2. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus
    3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus
    4. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Yularabus
    2d 4h
    $428–929

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Sydney Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain
    2. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Alice Springstrain
    3. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Yularabus
    2d 13h
    $2,518–5,863

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Sydney to Ayers Rock-AYQrideshare2,787.8 km
    29h 14m

  5. Drive 2,787.8 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ)car2,787.8 km
    29h 14m
    $529–763

  6. Drive to Orange Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Sydney to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ)planeOAG - AYQ
    9h 35m
    $328–1,269

  7. Bus to Canberra International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus
    2. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ)planeCBR - AYQ
    11h 21m
    $325–1,207

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

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration4h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$202Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ), Australia?

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Station to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) via Albury, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, Adelaide, Alice Springs, Alice Springs, and Yulara in around 2d 4h.

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