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How to get fromSydney to Mainlandby plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Mount Magnet Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Mount Magnet Airport (MMG)plane plane SYD - MMG
    2. Take the taxi from Mount Magnet Airport (MMG) to Mainlandtaxi taxi
    9h 21m
    $658–1,792

  2. Bus to Canberra International Airport, fly to Mount Magnet Airport, taxi

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    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus bus
    2. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Mount Magnet Airport (MMG)plane plane CBR - MMG
    3. Take the taxi from Mount Magnet Airport (MMG) to Mainlandtaxi taxi
    14h 46m
    $642–1,342

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Perthtrain train Syd-Per 2026
    2. Take the bus from East Perth to Cuebus bus Inland Services
    3d 12h
    $1,020–9,915

  4. Drive 4,093.9 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Mainlandcar car 4,093.9 km
    43h 56m
    $734–1,060

  5. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Mount Magnet Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Mount Magnet Airport (MMG)plane plane NTL - MMG
    3. Take the taxi from Mount Magnet Airport (MMG) to Mainlandtaxi taxi
    15h 21m
    $803–2,290

  6. Fly Sydney International Airport to Newman Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Newman Airport (ZNE)plane plane SYD - ZNE
    2. Take the bus from Newman Visitor Centre to Cuebus bus
    17h 18m
    $673–1,577

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Mount Magnet Airport (MMG) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration9h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$510Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 3,306.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 21m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Mainland, WA, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Mainland. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Mount Magnet Airport (MMG), then take the taxi to Mainland. Alternatively, you can take a train from Central Station to Mainland via Perth, Perth Stn Platform 8, East Perth Stn Platform 2, East Perth, and Cue in around 3d 12h.

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