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

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There are 5 ways to get from Sydney to McLaren Vale by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Sydney International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane plane SYD - ADL
    2. Take the train from Adelaide station to Seaford stationtrain train
    5h 53m
    $153–307

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Albury Station, Coach Bay 1bus bus 6107 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus bus Coach
    25h 43m
    $59–261

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain train Syd-Adl 2026
    29h 10m
    $404–4,595

  4. Drive 1,360.6 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to McLaren Valecar car 1,360.6 km
    15h 11m
    $243–351

  5. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane plane NTL - ADL
    9h 6m
    $228–495

Sydney to McLaren Vale by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration25h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,226.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and McLaren Vale, SA, Australia?

You can take a bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Stop 91 Main Rd - North East side via Albury Station/Hume Hwy, 85 Franklin St, Stop W Grote St - South side, and Zone B Noarlunga Centre Interchange - West side in around 25h 43m. Alternatively, Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific operates a train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklands once a week. Tickets cost $400–4,600 and the journey takes 26h 25m.

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