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How to get fromSydney to Fairlieby plane, taxi, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Sydney to Fairlie by plane, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly to Timaru, taxi

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Timaru (TIU)plane plane SYD - TIU
    2. Take the taxi from Timaru (TIU) to Fairlietaxi taxi
    10h 36m
    $413–1,148

  2. Fly to Christchurch International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane SYD - CHC
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Fairliebus bus
    9h 50m
    $433–893

  3. Fly to Queenstown Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane SYD - ZQN
    2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Fairliebus bus
    11h 31m
    $503–1,048

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Timaru (TIU) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration11h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$211Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,136.4 km
  • Duration: 10h 36m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Fairlie, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Fairlie. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Timaru (TIU), then take the taxi to Fairlie. Alternatively, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC), walk to Christchurch International Airport, take the line 8 bus to Bus Interchange, walk to Christchurch, then take the bus to Fairlie.

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