There are 4 ways to get from Sydney to Sails in the Desert by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ)SYD - AYQ
4h 50m$267–845Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Albury station
- Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin St
- Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springs
- Take the bus from Alice Springs to Yulara
2d 3h$408–905Train, bus
- Take the train from Sydney Central Station to Adelaide Parklands
- Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Alice Springs
- Take the bus from Alice Springs to Yulara
2d 12h$2,497–5,838Drive 2,785.5 km
- Drive from Sydney to Sails in the Desert2,785.5 km
29h 14m$542–782
Sydney to Sails in the Desert by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Sails in the Desert is to fly which costs $260 - $850 and takes 4h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Sails in the Desert is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs $260 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Sails in the Desert. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Yulara via Albury Station/Hume Hwy, Adelaide and Alice Springs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.
The distance between Sydney and Sails in the Desert is 2194 km. The road distance is 2785.5 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Sails in the Desert without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 3h and costs $400 - $950.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Sydney to Sails in the Desert, including transfers.
Sydney to Sails in the Desert bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Sails in the Desert is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs $260 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $400 - $950 and takes 2 days 3h.
Sydney to Sails in the Desert bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Albury station.
Sails in the Desert is 1h 30m behind Sydney. It is currently 9:15 AM in Sydney and 7:45 AM in Sails in the Desert.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Sails in the Desert, NT, Australia?
Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Station to Sails in the Desert via Albury Station/Hume Hwy, Adelaide, Alice Springs, Alice Springs, and Yulara in around 2d 3h.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Ayers Rock Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Ayers Rock Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $250–650
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Ayers Rock Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $250–650
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Ayers Rock Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–800
Train from Sydney Central Station to Adelaide Parklands
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $400–3,700
- Book at
- https://bookings.journeybeyondrail.com.au/
- Everyday Daynighter Seat
- $400
- Advanced Gold Single Cabin
- $650–900
- Low Gold Single Cabin
- $700–950
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $850–1,100
- GOLD TWIN
- $1,100–2,100
- GOLD SINGLE
- $1,000–1,900
- PLATINUM
- $2,400–3,700
- GOLD PREMIUM TWIN
- $1,400–2,500
Train from Adelaide Parklands to Alice Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $1,988
- Book at
- https://bookings.greatsouthernrail.com.au/?_ga=2.27793852.1430812322.1538203551-1884130056.1538203551
- Saver Gold Single Cabin
- $1,988
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $2,093
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- enquiries@fireflyexpress.com.au
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Albury station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Albury station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $80–120
- Advantage
- $95–150
- Flexible
- $120–180
Bus from Adelaide to Alice Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $200–500
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $200–300
- Advantage
- $250–380
- Flexible
- $330–500
- Phone
- +61 3 9662 2505
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin St
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–65
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Phone
- +61 8 8953 0127
- reservations@centrebushbus.com.au
- Website
- centrebushbus.com.au
Bus from Alice Springs to Yulara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Schedules at
- centrebushbus.com.au
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