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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)planeSYD - EMD
    2. Drive from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Retrocar
    6h 27m
    $298–752

  2. Train, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain
    3. Drive from Emerald to Retrocar
    31h 40m
    $134–3,677

  3. Bus, drive (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Rockhamptonbus
    3. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus
    4. Drive from Emerald to Retrocar
    33h 12m
    $297–659

  4. Drive 1,543.4 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Retrocar1,543.4 km
    17h 41m
    $300–434

  5. Fly Sydney International Airport to Moranbah Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)planeSYD - MOV
    2. Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Retrocar
    7h 47m
    $540–907

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

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Emerald Airport (EMD)planeNTL - EMD
    3. Drive from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Retrocar
    9h 21m
    $253–850

  7. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain
    3. Drive from Emerald to Retrocar
    35h 9m
    $189–3,602

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

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration4h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$259Cheapest 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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