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How to get fromSydney to Port MacDonnellby plane, train, bus or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Port MacDonnell by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Mount Gambier Airport (MGB)planeSYD - MGB
    5h 28m
    $433–892

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain623 / ...
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
    3. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy Eastbus
    18h 11m
    $118–331

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain
    3. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy Eastbus
    18h 31m
    $146–368

  4. Drive 1,239.1 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Port MacDonnellcar1,239.1 km
    13h 59m
    $238–343

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
    2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus
    3. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy Eastbus
    19h 22m

  6. Train, bus via Warrnambool

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain623 / ...
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Warrnambool Stationtrain
    3. Take the bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy Eastbus
    19h 30m
    $118–327

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration5h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$207Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Port MacDonnell, SA, Australia?

Qantas, Regional Express, and two other airlines fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Station to Port MacDonnell via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Ballarat Station/Lydiard St, and Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East in around 19h 22m.

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