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How to get fromSydney to Leigh Creekby plane or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sydney to Leigh Creek by plane or car

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  1. Fly to Whyalla Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Whyalla Airport (WYA)plane plane SYD - WYA
    2. Drive from Whyalla Airport (WYA) to Leigh Creekcar car
    8h 56m
    $418–762

  2. Fly to Adelaide Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane plane SYD - ADL
    2. Drive from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Leigh Creekcar car
    9h 25m
    $233–432

  3. Drive 1,704.1 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Leigh Creekcar car 1,704.1 km
    18h 37m
    $306–441

  4. Fly to Broken Hill, drive

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Broken Hill (BHQ)plane plane SYD - BHQ
    2. Drive from Broken Hill (BHQ) to Leigh Creekcar car
    9h 53m
    $428–782

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Whyalla Airport (WYA) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$141Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Sydney to Leigh Creek.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,621.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 56m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Leigh Creek, SA, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Leigh Creek. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Whyalla Airport (WYA), then drive to Leigh Creek. Alternatively, you can drive from Sydney to Leigh Creek in around 18h 37m.

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