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How to get fromSydney to Outbackby plane, unknown, bus or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Sydney to Outback by plane, unknown, bus, or train

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  1. Fly, travel

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ)planeSYD - AYQ
    2. Walk from Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) to Outbackunknown
    6h 43m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Albury stationbus
    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 Docker River Kaltukatjarabus
    5. Walk from Docker River Kaltukatjara to Outbackunknown
    2d 9h

  3. Train, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Sydney Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain
    2. Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Alice Springstrain
    3. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Docker River Kaltukatjarabus
    4. Walk from Docker River Kaltukatjara to Outbackunknown
    2d 17h

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration4h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$217Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

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

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