There are 8 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Walcha 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 Walsh St At South Stbus
3h 34m$261–545Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Caroline St After Henry Stbus 2301
- Take the bus from Caroline St After Henry St to Walsh St At South Stbus 372 / ...
10h 45m$39–64Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Walcha Road Stationtrain 223
9h 37m$47–91Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Walcha416.5 km
5h 6mDrive 416.5 km
- Drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Walchacar 416.5 km
5h 6m$75–108Fly to Armidale, bus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Armidale (ARM)plane SYD - ARM
- Take the bus from Central Beardy Mall, Faulkner St to Walsh St At South Stbus
4h 25m$205–414Fly to Port Macquarie, bus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane SYD - PQQ
- Take the bus from Gordon St Before Horton St to Walsh St At South Stbus
6h 6m$180–324Train via Toronto
- Take the train from Central Station to Fassifern Stationtrain Ccn
- Take the train from Fassifern Station to Walcha Road Stationtrain 223
10h 9m$63–108
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Walcha by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Walcha is to bus which costs $35 - $65 and takes 10h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Walcha is to fly and bus which takes 3h 34m and costs $260 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Walcha. However, there are services departing from Sydney International Airport and arriving at Walsh St At South St via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and Caroline St After Henry St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney Airport (SYD) station to Walcha station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Walcha Road Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.
The distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Walcha is 419 km. The road distance is 416.5 km.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Walcha without a car is to train which takes 9h 37m and costs $45 - $95.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Walcha, including transfers.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Walcha bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Walcha train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Walcha is to train which takes 9h 37m and costs $45 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 10h 45m.
What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Walcha, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink operates a train from Central Station to Walcha Road Station twice daily. Tickets cost $40–80 and the journey takes 7h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sydney International Airport to Walsh St At South St via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, and Caroline St After Henry St in around 10h 45m.
- 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 Armidale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–360
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–300
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Walcha Road Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $55–80
- First Class
- $75–110
Train from Fassifern Station to Walcha Road Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $40–65
- First Class
- $55–90
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Fassifern Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Walsh St At South St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Caroline St After Henry St
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Caroline St After Henry St to Walsh St At South St
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Central Beardy Mall, Faulkner St to Walsh St At South St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Gordon St Before Horton St to Walsh St At South St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Walcha bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Caroline St After Henry St station.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Walcha train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Walcha Road Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) to Walcha is 416 km. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Walcha.
There are seven+ hotels available in Walcha.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Walcha. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




