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How to get fromSydney to Retroby plane, car, train or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Retro by plane, car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Emerald Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane plane SYD - EMD
    2. Drive from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Retrocar car
    6h 37m
    $307–530

  2. Train, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain train
    3. Drive from Emerald to Retrocar car
    31h 40m
    $183–3,676

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Rockhamptonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus bus
    4. Drive from Emerald to Retrocar car
    33h 58m
    $245–462

  4. Drive 1,543.4 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Retrocar car 1,543.4 km
    17h 45m
    $284–410

  5. Fly Sydney International Airport to Moranbah Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane plane SYD - MOV
    2. Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Retrocar car
    7h 52m
    $509–1,457

  6. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Emerald Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane plane NTL - EMD
    3. Drive from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Retrocar car
    9h 21m
    $382–698

  7. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain train
    3. Drive from Emerald to Retrocar car
    35h 9m
    $238–3,600

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Emerald Airport (EMD) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$258Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Retro, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Retro. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Emerald Airport (EMD), then drive to Retro. Alternatively, you can take a train from Central Station to Retro via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, and Emerald in around 31h 40m.

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