There are 4 ways to get from Sydney to McLaren Vale by plane, train, bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly, train • 6 h 14 min
$72 - $312
3 alternative options
Train • 26 h 16 min
$312 - $709
Bus • 26 h 20 min
$114 - $146
Drive • 15 h 8 min
$120 - $180
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and McLaren Vale, SA, Australia?
Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific operates a train from Sydney to McLaren Vale twice a week. Tickets cost $300 - $750 and the journey takes 24 h 10 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sydney to McLaren Vale via Albury station, Albury, 85 Franklin St, Stop W Grote St - South side, Zone G Noarlunga Centre Interchange - East side, and Zone B Noarlunga Centre Interchange - West side in around 26 h 20 min.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney to Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 10 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120 - $600
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney to Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 10 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90 - $550
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney to Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 10 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $550
- Website
- tigerair.com.au
Flights from Sydney to Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 15 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60 - $460
- Phone
- 1300 311 108
- Website
- adelaidemetro.com.au
Train from Adelaide station to Seaford station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- adelaidemetro.com.au
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- sales.enquiries@gsr.com.au
- Website
- greatsouthernrail.com.au
Train from Sydney to Adelaide Parklands
- Ave. Duration
- 24 h 10 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $300 - $750
- Schedules at
- greatsouthernrail.com.au
- Everyday Daynighter Seat
- $307
- Advanced Gold Single Cabin
- $500 - $700
- Low Gold Single Cabin
- $550 - $750
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $650 - $850
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Sydney to Albury station
- Ave. Duration
- 8 h 15 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40 - $55
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Albury to 85 Franklin St
- Ave. Duration
- 14 h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65 - $90
- Schedules at
- ptv.vic.gov.au
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Questions & Answers
How far is it from Sydney to McLaren Vale?
The distance between Sydney and McLaren Vale is 1169 km. The road distance is 1369 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from Sydney to McLaren Vale?
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to McLaren Vale is to bus which costs $140 - $200 and takes 26 h 20 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Sydney to McLaren Vale?
The quickest way to get from Sydney to McLaren Vale is to fly and train which takes 6 h 14 min and costs $90 - $410.
Is there a direct bus between Sydney and McLaren Vale?
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney to McLaren Vale. However, there are services departing from Sydney and arriving at Stop 91 Main Rd - East side via Albury, Stop W Grote St - South side and Zone B Noarlunga Centre Interchange - West side. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26 h 20 min.
How long does it take to get from Sydney to McLaren Vale?
It takes approximately 6 h 14 min to get from Sydney to McLaren Vale, including transfers.