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How to get fromOamaru to Sydneyby bus or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Oamaru to Sydney by bus or plane

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  1. Bus to Timaru, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Oamaru to Washdykebus bus
    2. Fly from Timaru (TIU) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane TIU - SYD
    11h 6m

  2. Bus, bus to Queenstown Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Oamaru to Dunedinbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus
    3. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane ZQN - SYD
    13h 6m
    $341–834

  3. Bus to Christchurch International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Oamaru to Rollestonbus bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane CHC - SYD
    10h 43m

  4. Bus to Dunedin, fly

    1. Take the bus from Oamaru to Dunedinbus bus
    2. Fly from Dunedin (DUD) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane DUD - SYD
    11h 25m
    $457–935

Timaru (TIU) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration9h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,178.8 km
  • Duration: 11h 6m

What companies run services between Oamaru, New Zealand and Sydney, NSW, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Oamaru to Sydney. However, you can take the bus to Washdyke, take the taxi to Timaru (TIU) airport, fly to Sydney International Airport (SYD), walk to Sydney International Airport, then take the bus to Sydney Central Station. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Rolleston, take the line 5 bus to The Hub Hornby, take the line 125 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Sydney International Airport (SYD), walk to Sydney International Airport, then take the bus to Sydney Central Station.

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