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

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There are 5 ways to get from Sydney to Coober Pedy by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Sydney International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Coober Pedy Airport (CPD)plane plane SYD - CPD
    6h 40m
    $1,130–1,736

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Liverpool to Albury stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Coober Pedybus bus
    35h 38m
    $211–443

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain train Syd-Adl 2026
    2. Take the bus from Adelaide to Coober Pedybus bus Alice Springs
    39h 2m
    $534–4,895

  4. Drive  2,055.7 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Coober Pedycar car 2,055.7 km
    22h 11m
    $372–537

  5. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Coober Pedy Airport (CPD)plane plane NTL - CPD
    20h 55m
    $283–1,131

Sydney to Coober Pedy by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration35h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$211Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,665.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Coober Pedy, SA, Australia?

Qantas, Regional Express, and Jetstar fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Coober Pedy Airport (CPD) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Hall, Park St, Stand H to Coober Pedy via Liverpool Station, Stand G, Liverpool, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, and Adelaide in around 35h 38m.

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