There are 6 ways to get from Mount Gambier to Sydney by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MGB - SYD
3h 58m$740–999Bus, train via Warrnambool
cheapest- Take the bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Warrnambool Station/Merri Stbus
- Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
19h 14m$89–269Bus, train
- Take the bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus
- Take the train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
18h 4m$90–275Bus
- Take the bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus
- Take the bus from Ballarat to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus
18h 55m$127–395Drive 1,217 km
- Drive from Mount Gambier to Sydneycar 1,217 km
13h 42m$222–320Bus, train via Sydney Central Station
- Take the bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus
- Take the train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus
18h 57m$140–235
Mount Gambier to Sydney by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mount Gambier to Sydney is to bus and train via Warrnambool which costs $85 - $270 and takes 19h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Mount Gambier to Sydney is to fly which takes 3h 58m and costs $700 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Mount Gambier to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East and arriving at Central Station via Ballarat and Southern Cross Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 55m.
The distance between Mount Gambier and Sydney is 1049 km. The road distance is 1217 km.
The best way to get from Mount Gambier to Sydney without a car is to bus and train which takes 18h 4m and costs $90 - $280.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Mount Gambier to Sydney, including transfers.
Mount Gambier to Sydney bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East station.
The best way to get from Mount Gambier to Sydney is to fly which takes 3h 58m and costs $700 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $400 and takes 18h 55m.
Mount Gambier to Sydney bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.
Sydney is 30 min ahead of Mount Gambier. It is currently 9:06 AM in Mount Gambier and 9:36 AM in Sydney.
What companies run services between Mount Gambier, SA, Australia and Sydney, NSW, Australia?
Regional Express, Virgin Australia, and two other airlines fly from Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Central Station via Ballarat and Southern Cross Coach Terminal in around 18h 55m.
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Mount Gambier Airport to Sydney International Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–600
Flights from Mount Gambier Airport to Sydney International Airport via Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–650
Flights from Mount Gambier Airport to Sydney International Airport via Melbourne, Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–600
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Mount Gambier Airport to Sydney International Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $240–900
Flights from Mount Gambier Airport to Sydney International Airport via Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,000
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Mount Gambier Airport to Sydney International Airport via Melbourne, Wagga Wagga
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $700–950
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Mount Gambier Airport to Sydney International Airport via Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $6
Train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $6
Train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $6
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Southern Cross to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–240
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–140
- Sleeper
- $220–240
Train from Southern Cross to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–240
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–140
- Sleeper
- $220–240
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $4–29
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $4–29
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $4–29
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Warrnambool Station/Merri St
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Ballarat to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $63–66
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $63–66
- Website
- Firefly Express
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $130–190
- Flexible
- $160–300
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–200
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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