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How to get fromSydney to Birdsville Trackby plane or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Sydney to Birdsville Track by plane or car

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  1. Fly to Whyalla Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Whyalla Airport (WYA)plane plane SYD - WYA
    2. Drive from Whyalla Airport (WYA) to Birdsville Trackcar car
    11h 12m
    $536–1,074

  2. Fly to Olympic Dam Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Olympic Dam Airport (OLP)plane plane SYD - OLP
    2. Drive from Olympic Dam Airport (OLP) to Birdsville Trackcar car
    10h 13m
    $256–984

  3. Drive  1,821.6 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Birdsville Trackcar car 1,821.6 km
    19h 53m
    $386–558

  4. Fly to Broken Hill, drive

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Broken Hill (BHQ)plane plane SYD - BHQ
    2. Drive from Broken Hill (BHQ) to Birdsville Trackcar car
    11h 4m
    $461–894

  5. Fly to Moomba Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Moomba Airport (MOO)plane plane SYD - MOO
    2. Drive from Moomba Airport (MOO) to Birdsville Trackcar car
    25h 12m
    $616–1,364

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Whyalla Airport (WYA) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration6h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,739.4 km
  • Duration: 11h 12m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Birdsville Track, SA, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Birdsville Track. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Whyalla Airport (WYA), then drive to Birdsville Track. Alternatively, you can drive from Sydney to Birdsville Track in around 19h 53m.

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