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How to get fromSydney to Gippsland Lakesby bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 10 ways to get from Sydney to Gippsland Lakes by bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave to Bairnsdalebus bus
    3. Drive from Bairnsdale to Gippsland Lakescar car
    13h 8m
    $69–140

  2. Train, bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Stationtrain train 631 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Canberra to Bailey St/Princes Hwybus bus
    3. Drive from Bailey St/Princes Hwy to Gippsland Lakescar car
    13h 50m
    $59–129

  3. Drive 832.6 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Gippsland Lakescar car 832.6 km
    10h 36m
    $149–215

  4. Fly to Melbourne Airport, train, drive

    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
    3. Drive from Bairnsdale Station to Gippsland Lakescar car
    10h 42m
    $180–389

  5. Bus, drive 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
    3. Drive from Bairnsdale to Gippsland Lakescar car
    13h 28m
    $84–174

  6. Train, bus, drive via Minto

    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
    4. Drive from Bairnsdale to Gippsland Lakescar car
    15h 25m
    $62–134

  7. Fly to Merimbula Airport, bus, drive

    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
    3. Drive from Bairnsdale to Gippsland Lakescar car
    11h 33m
    $266–425

  8. Fly to Canberra International Airport, bus, drive

    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 Bailey St/Princes Hwybus bus
    3. Drive from Bailey St/Princes Hwy to Gippsland Lakescar car
    12h 51m
    $280–553

  9. Fly to Avalon Airport, train, drive

    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
    4. Drive from Bairnsdale Station to Gippsland Lakescar car
    12h 20m
    $151–339

  10. Fly to Moruya Airport, bus, drive

    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
    3. Drive from Bairnsdale to Gippsland Lakescar car
    13h 42m
    $253–435

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

Calendar462Weekly Planes
Duration1h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 887.4 km
  • Duration: 13h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Gippsland Lakes. However, you can take the bus to Canberra, walk to Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave, take the bus to Bairnsdale, then drive to Gippsland Lakes. Alternatively, you can drive from Sydney to Gippsland Lakes in around 10h 36m.

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