There are 7 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Gunnedah by plane, bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Fly to Tamworth, bus
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Tamworth (TMW)plane SYD - TMW
- Take the bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Gunnedah Station, Coach Stopbus
3h 20m$260–542Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Gunnedah Station, Coach Stopbus 4315 / ...
8h 24m$31–52Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Werris Creek Stationtrain 223
- Take the train from Werris Creek Station to Gunnedah Stationtrain 243
8h 6m$44–96Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Gunnedah428.4 km
5h 10mDrive 428.4 km
- Drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Gunnedahcar 428.4 km
5h 10m$77–111Fly to Moree Airport, train
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Moree Airport (MRZ)plane SYD - MRZ
- Take the train from Moree Station to Gunnedah Stationtrain
4h 37m$256–560Fly to Armidale, bus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Armidale (ARM)plane SYD - ARM
- Take the bus from Armidale Airport to Tamworth Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Gunnedah Station, Coach Stopbus
5h 44m$247–475
Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Tamworth (TMW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Gunnedah is to bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 8h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Gunnedah is to fly and bus which takes 3h 20m and costs $260 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Gunnedah station. However, there are services departing from Sydney International Airport and arriving at Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney Airport (SYD) station to Gunnedah station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Gunnedah Station via Werris Creek Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
The distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Gunnedah is 405 km. The road distance is 428.4 km.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Gunnedah without a car is to train which takes 8h 6m and costs $40 - $100.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Gunnedah, including transfers.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Gunnedah bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Gunnedah train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Gunnedah is to train which takes 8h 6m and costs $40 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 8h 24m.
What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Gunnedah, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Sydney International Airport to Gunnedah Station via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, and Werris Creek Station in around 8h 6m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 7h 18m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Tamworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–480
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Moree Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–550
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Armidale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–360
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Central Station to Werris Creek Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $45–70
- First Class
- $60–95
Train from Werris Creek Station to Gunnedah Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–24
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $16–24
- First Class
- $22–35
Train from Moree Station to Gunnedah Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $27–40
- First Class
- $35–55
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Phone
- +61 (0)2 5625 0065
- [email protected]
- Website
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Armidale Airport to Tamworth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Gunnedah
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Gunnedah bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Gunnedah train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Werris Creek Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) to Gunnedah is 428 km. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Gunnedah.
There are 13+ hotels available in Gunnedah.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Gunnedah. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



