There are 4 ways to get from Sydney to Mawson Lakes by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane SYD - ADL
4h 41m$151–344Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Central Station to Alburybus
- Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus Coach
24h 10m$81–264Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain Syd-Adl 2026
27h 22m$409–4,600Drive 1,362.6 km
- Drive from Sydney to Mawson Lakescar 1,362.6 km
15h 9m$248–358
Sydney to Mawson Lakes by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Mawson Lakes is to bus which costs $80 - $270 and takes 24h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Mawson Lakes is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $150 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Mawson Lakes. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Stop 33F Mawson Lakes Blvd - North side via Albury Station/Hume Hwy and Stop U2 Victoria Sq - North West side. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Mawson Lakes station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Mawson Lakes station via Adelaide station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 22m.
The distance between Sydney and Mawson Lakes is 1198 km. The road distance is 1362.6 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Mawson Lakes without a car is to bus which takes 24h 10m and costs $80 - $270.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Sydney to Mawson Lakes, including transfers.
Sydney to Mawson Lakes bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Mawson Lakes train services, operated by Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Mawson Lakes is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $150 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $270 and takes 24h 10m, you could also train, which costs $400 - $4,600 and takes 27h 22m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Mawson Lakes, SA, Australia?
Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Station to Stop 33F Mawson Lakes Blvd - North side via Albury, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, 85 Franklin St, and Stop U2 Victoria Sq - North West side in around 24h 10m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–650
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Adelaide Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–650
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- Journey Beyond
Train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklands
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $400–4,600
- Book at
- Journey Beyond
- Website
- Journey Beyond
- Everyday Daynighter Seat
- $400
- Advanced Gold Single Cabin
- $650–900
- Low Gold Single Cabin
- $700–950
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $850–1,100
- GOLD TWIN
- $1,200–2,200
- GOLD SINGLE
- $1,100–2,000
- PLATINUM
- $3,000–4,600
- GOLD PREMIUM TWIN
- $1,500–2,600
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Central Station to Albury
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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Booking & Getting There
Sydney to Mawson Lakes bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Albury station.
Mawson Lakes is 30 min behind Sydney. It is currently 7:57 PM in Sydney and 7:27 PM in Mawson Lakes.
Sydney to Mawson Lakes train services, operated by Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, arrive at Adelaide Parklands station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Mawson Lakes is 1363 km. It takes approximately 15h 9m to drive from Sydney to Mawson Lakes.
There are 1567+ hotels available in Mawson Lakes.



