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How to get fromSydney to Bathurst Islandby plane, ferry, bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sydney to Bathurst Island by plane, ferry, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Sydney International Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane SYD - DRW
    2. Take the ferry from Cullen Bay to Wurrumiyangaferry ferry
    12h 39m
    $318–2,422

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus bus
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Darwintrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Cullen Bay to Wurrumiyangaferry ferry
    3d 10h
    $3,162–4,998

  3. Drive to Orange Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Drive from Sydney to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane OAG - DRW
    3. Take the ferry from Cullen Bay to Wurrumiyangaferry ferry
    17h 20m
    $395–2,666

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain train
    2. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Darwintrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Cullen Bay to Wurrumiyangaferry ferry
    3d 13h
    $3,283–8,984

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) flights

Calendar77Weekly Planes
Duration6h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$274Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 3,282.9 km
  • Duration: 12h 39m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Bathurst Island, NT, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Bathurst Island. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Darwin International Airport (DRW), walk to Henry Wrigley Dr, Airport Precinct, take the line 3 bus to Casuarina Bradshaw Terrace Terminus, take the line 10 bus to Darwin Harry Chan Ave, take the line 14 bus to Cullen Bay Ferry Terminal, walk to Cullen Bay, then take the ferry to Wurrumiyanga. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sydney Central Station to Wurrumiyanga via Melbourne, Southern Cross Station, Adelaide Station, Darwin, and Cullen Bay in around 3d 10h.

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