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How to get fromSydney to Lake Albertby train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Lake Albert by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Wagga Wagga Stationtrain train 623 / ...
    7h 3m
    $44–193

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Wagga Wagga Station, Coach Bay 1bus bus 6103 / ...
    8h
    $39–56

  3. Bus via Tarcutta Rest Area

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Tarcuttabus bus Melbourne
    2. Take the bus from Tarcutta Rest Area to Lansdowne Av After Lakeside Drbus bus S171
    7h 29m
    $107–115

  4. Drive 451.2 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Lake Albertcar car 451.2 km
    4h 52m
    $82–118

  5. Fly to Wagga Wagga

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Wagga Wagga (WGA)plane plane SYD - WGA
    4h 23m
    $233–419

  6. Fly to Albury, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Albury (ABX)plane plane SYD - ABX
    2. Take the train from Albury Station to Wagga Wagga Stationtrain train
    6h 25m
    $230–542

  7. Fly to Narrandera, taxi, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Narrandera (NRA)plane plane SYD - NRA
    2. Take the taxi from Narrandera (NRA) to Matong St Before Deepwater Rdtaxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Matong St Before Deepwater Rd to Wagga Wagga Station, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    6h 7m
    $381–572

Sydney to Lake Albert by train, foot, and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration7h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 515.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Lake Albert, NSW, Australia?

NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Wagga Wagga Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–190 and the journey takes 6h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Station to Lansdowne Av After Lakeside Dr via Tarcutta and Tarcutta Rest Area in around 7h 29m.

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