What is the cheapest way to get from Sydney to Mount Barker?

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Mount Barker is to bus which costs $95 - $250 and takes 22h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sydney to Mount Barker?

The fastest way to get from Sydney to Mount Barker is to fly and bus which takes 4h 51m and costs $150 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between Sydney and Mount Barker?

No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Mount Barker. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Opposite Cornerstone College/Adelaide Rd via Albury Station/Hume Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 30m.

How far is it from Sydney to Mount Barker?

The distance between Sydney and Mount Barker is 1216 km. The road distance is 1318.7 km.

How do I travel from Sydney to Mount Barker without a car?

The best way to get from Sydney to Mount Barker without a car is to bus which takes 22h 30m and costs $95 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Sydney to Mount Barker?

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Sydney to Mount Barker, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Mount Barker bus from?

Sydney to Mount Barker bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Central Station.

Train or bus from Sydney to Mount Barker?

The best way to get from Sydney to Mount Barker is to bus which takes 22h 30m and costs $95 - $250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $400 - $3,700 and takes 27h 15m.

Where does the Sydney to Mount Barker bus arrive?

Sydney to Mount Barker bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Albury station.

What is the time difference between Sydney and Mount Barker?

Mount Barker is 30 min behind Sydney. It is currently 11:45 AM in Sydney and 11:15 AM in Mount Barker.

Can I drive from Sydney to Mount Barker?

Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Mount Barker is 1319 km. It takes approximately 14h 24m to drive from Sydney to Mount Barker.

Where can I stay near Mount Barker?

There are 166+ hotels available in Mount Barker.

Sydney to Mount Barker - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Sydney to Mount Barker by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)SYD - ADL
2. Take the bus from Stop D1 Currie St - North side to Stop 63 Adelaide Rd - East side
4h 51m
$158–402
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Central Station to Albury
2. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to Opposite Cornerstone College/Adelaide RdCoach
22h 30m
$96–244
Train
1. Take the train from Sydney Central Station to Adelaide ParklandsSyd-Adl 2025 / ...
27h 15m
$409–3,700
Drive 1,318.7 km
1. Drive from Sydney to Mount Barker1,318.7 km
14h 24m
$252–365

Sydney to Mount Barker by bus

7Weekly Buses

22h 30mAverage Duration

$96Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,216 km
Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Mount Barker, SA, Australia?

You can take a bus from Central Station to Opposite Cornerstone College/Adelaide Rd via Albury and Albury Station/Hume Hwy in around 22h 30m. Alternatively, Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific operates a train from Sydney Central Station to Adelaide Parklands once a week. Tickets cost $400–3,700 and the journey takes 25h 50m.

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