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How to get fromSydney to McKinlayby plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Sydney to McKinlay by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Mount Isa Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane plane SYD - ISA
    2. Take the bus from Mount Isa to McKinlaybus bus
    10h 46m
    $587–1,236

  2. Train, bus via Charleville

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Corinda to Charlevilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Charleville to McKinlaybus bus
    45h 2m
    $296–3,460

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to McKinlaybus bus Mount Isa
    38h 41m
    $310–799

  4. Drive 2,144.1 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to McKinlaycar car 2,144.1 km
    23h 28m
    $380–549

  5. Fly Sydney International Airport to Cloncurry Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cloncurry Airport (CNJ)plane plane SYD - CNJ
    2. Take the bus from Cloncurry to McKinlaybus bus
    9h 9m
    $359–1,096

  6. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Mount Isa Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane plane NTL - ISA
    3. Take the bus from Mount Isa to McKinlaybus bus
    13h 51m
    $472–1,334

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus 3101 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to McKinlaybus bus Mount Isa
    39h 25m
    $307–645

  8. Bus via Central Station

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to McKinlaybus bus Mount Isa
    42h 10m
    $365–724

Sydney to McKinlay by train and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration38h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$310Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,117.9 km
  • Duration: 10h 46m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and McKinlay, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to McKinlay via Brisbane in around 39h 25m.

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