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How to get fromSydney to Bairnsdaleby bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 10 ways to get from Sydney to Bairnsdale by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus bus Au100-1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave to Bairnsdalebus bus Coach
    11h 5m
    $47–107

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Wynyard Station to Campbelltown Stationtrain train T8 / ...
    2. Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Canberra Stationtrain train 631 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Canberra to Bairnsdalebus bus
    13h 22m
    $38–99

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain train 623 / ...
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain train Traralgon
    15h 55m
    $77–257

  4. Drive 697.9 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Bairnsdalecar car 697.9 km
    8h 34m
    $125–181

  5. Fly to Melbourne Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane SYD - MEL
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain train
    8h 38m
    $156–354

  6. Bus via Central Station

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Canberrabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave to Bairnsdalebus bus Coach
    11h 25m
    $60–139

  7. Fly to Merimbula Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)plane plane SYD - MIM
    2. Take the bus from Bennet Lane to Bairnsdalebus bus
    9h 27m
    $242–400

  8. Fly to Canberra International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane SYD - CBR
    2. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave to Bairnsdalebus bus
    10h 49m
    $256–518

  9. Fly to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane SYD - AVV
    2. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain train
    10h 16m
    $127–304

  10. Fly to Moruya Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Moruya Airport (MYA)plane plane SYD - MYA
    2. Take the bus from Apex Park/Princes Hwy to Bairnsdalebus bus
    11h 39m
    $229–400

Sydney to Bairnsdale by train

Calendar20Weekly Trains
Duration15h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 751 km
  • Duration: 11h 5m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Bairnsdale, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Sydney Central Station to Bairnsdale via Canberra and Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave in around 11h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Central Station to Bairnsdale Station via Southern Cross Station in around 15h 55m.

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