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

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There are 9 ways to get from Sydney to Ilfracombe by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Longreach

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Longreach (LRE)plane plane SYD - LRE
    8h 33m
    $830–1,550

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Ilfracombetrain train Spirit of the Outback
    39h 59m
    $200–5,149

  3. Bus via Brisbane (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Ilfracombebus bus Mount Isa
    32h 3m
    $320–711

  4. Drive 1,698.3 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Ilfracombecar car 1,698.3 km
    18h 47m
    $305–440

  5. Fly Sydney International Airport to Barcaldine Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Barcaldine Airport (BCI)plane plane SYD - BCI
    2. Take the bus from Barcaldine to Ilfracombebus bus
    8h 38m
    $541–1,862

  6. Fly Sydney International Airport to Blackall Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Blackall Airport (BKQ)plane plane SYD - BKQ
    2. Take the bus from Blackall to Ilfracombebus bus
    9h 20m
    $560–1,718

  7. Fly Sydney International Airport to Emerald Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane plane SYD - EMD
    2. Take the bus from Emerald to Ilfracombebus bus
    11h 4m
    $370–1,034

  8. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Blackall Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Blackall Airport (BKQ)plane plane NTL - BKQ
    3. Take the bus from Blackall to Ilfracombebus bus
    13h 9m
    $625–2,116

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Au001
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Ilfracombebus bus Mount Isa
    36h 28m
    $320–640

Sydney to Ilfracombe by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration32h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$320Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,387.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 33m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Ilfracombe, QLD, Australia?

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Longreach (LRE) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Station to Ilfracombe via Brisbane, King George Square, 1c, Roma Street busway, platform 1, and Brisbane in around 32h 3m.

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