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How to get fromSydney to Kootingalby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Kootingal by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Kootingal Stationtrain train 223
    6h 23m
    $35–75

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Kootingal Station, Coach Stopbus bus 2301
    7h 27m
    $30–50

  3. Drive 408.3 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Kootingalcar car 408.3 km
    4h 55m
    $74–107

  4. Fly to Armidale, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Armidale (ARM)plane plane SYD - ARM
    2. Take the bus from Armidale Airport to The North Store Kootingalbus bus
    4h 48m
    $238–477

  5. Fly to Tamworth, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Tamworth (TMW)plane plane SYD - TMW
    2. Take the bus from Hume St After Cook St to Chelmsford St At Chaffey Stbus bus
    5h 26m
    $246–524

  6. Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane SYD - CFS
    2. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Airport to The North Store Kootingalbus bus
    8h 13m
    $308–542

Sydney to Kootingal by train

Calendar15Weekly Trains
Duration6h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 470.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 23m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Kootingal, NSW, Australia?

NSW TrainLink operates a train from Central Station to Kootingal Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 6h 23m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Kootingal Station, Coach Stop 6 times a week. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 7h 27m.

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