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How to get fromSydney Airport (SYD) to Outbackby plane, unknown, bus, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Outback by plane, unknown, bus, or train

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  1. Fly, travel

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ)plane plane SYD - AYQ
    2. Walk from Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) to Outbackunknown unknown
    5h 35m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Alburybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Docker River Kaltukatjarabus bus
    5. Walk from Docker River Kaltukatjara to Outbackunknown unknown
    2d 9h

  3. Train, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain train
    2. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Alice Springstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Docker River Kaltukatjarabus bus
    4. Walk from Docker River Kaltukatjara to Outbackunknown unknown
    2d 20h

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration5h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$244Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Outback.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,276.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Outback, NT, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Outback. However, you can fly to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) then travel to Outback. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sydney International Airport to Outback via Albury, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, Adelaide, Alice Springs, Alice Springs, and Docker River Kaltukatjara in around 2d 9h.

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