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How to get fromSydney to Marlborough Soundsby plane, taxi, car ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Sydney to Marlborough Sounds by plane, taxi, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Woodbourne Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane SYD - BHE
    2. Take the taxi from Picton to Marlborough Soundstaxi taxi
    12h 13m
    $1,092–1,507

  2. Fly to Wellington, car ferry, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane SYD - WLG
    2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the taxi from Picton to Marlborough Soundstaxi taxi
    13h 15m
    $769–1,098

  3. Fly to Nelson Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane SYD - NSN
    2. Take the bus from Nelson to Havelockbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Havelock to Marlborough Soundstaxi taxi
    13h 38m
    $991–1,437

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration8h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$245Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,287.4 km
  • Duration: 12h 13m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Marlborough Sounds. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Woodbourne Airport (BHE), walk to Woodbourne, take the bus to Picton, then take the taxi to Marlborough Sounds. Alternatively, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Wellington (WLG), walk to Wellington International Airport, take the bus to Lambton Quay at Cable Car Lane, walk to Wellington, take the car ferry to Picton, then take the taxi to Marlborough Sounds.

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