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

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

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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 41m
    $640–1,433

  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 1m
    $311–3,474

  3. Bus via Brisbane (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to McKinlaybus bus Mount Isa
    37h 38m
    $380–916

  4. Drive  2,144.1 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to McKinlaycar car 2,144.1 km
    23h 28m
    $388–561

  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
    10h 24m
    $405–1,503

  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
    15h 52m
    $473–1,328

  7. 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
    $325–843

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Au001
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to McKinlaybus bus Mount Isa
    42h 3m
    $380–806

Sydney to McKinlay by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration37h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$380Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,117.9 km
  • Duration: 10h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Central Station to McKinlay via Brisbane, King George Square, 1c, Roma Street busway, platform 1, and Brisbane in around 37h 38m.

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