What is the cheapest way to get from Sydney to Mount Barker?

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Mount Barker is to bus which costs $75 - $260 and takes 22h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sydney to Mount Barker?

The fastest way to get from Sydney to Mount Barker is to fly and bus which takes 4h 56m and costs $140 - $280.

Is there a direct bus between Sydney and Mount Barker?

No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Mount Barker. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Opposite Cornerstone College/Adelaide Rd via Albury Station/Hume Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Sydney and Mount Barker?

No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Mount Barker. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Adelaide Parklands via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 45m.

How far is it from Sydney to Mount Barker?

The distance between Sydney and Mount Barker is 1216 km. The road distance is 1318.7 km.

How do I travel from Sydney to Mount Barker without a car?

The best way to get from Sydney to Mount Barker without a car is to bus which takes 22h 30m and costs $75 - $260.

How long does it take to get from Sydney to Mount Barker?

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Sydney to Mount Barker, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Mount Barker bus from?

Sydney to Mount Barker bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Central Station.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Mount Barker train from?

Sydney to Mount Barker train services, operated by Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, depart from Central Station.

Train or bus from Sydney to Mount Barker?

The best way to get from Sydney to Mount Barker is to bus which takes 22h 30m and costs $75 - $260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $400 - $4,600 and takes 27h 45m.

Where does the Sydney to Mount Barker bus arrive?

Sydney to Mount Barker bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Albury station.

What is the time difference between Sydney and Mount Barker?

Mount Barker is 30 min behind Sydney. It is currently 3:26 PM in Sydney and 2:56 PM in Mount Barker.

Where does the Sydney to Mount Barker train arrive?

Sydney to Mount Barker train services, operated by Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, arrive at Adelaide Parklands station.

Can I drive from Sydney to Mount Barker?

Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Mount Barker is 1319 km. It takes approximately 14h 31m to drive from Sydney to Mount Barker.

Where can I stay near Mount Barker?

There are 190+ hotels available in Mount Barker.

Sydney to Mount Barker - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sydney to Mount Barker by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane SYD - ADL
2. Take the bus from Stop D1 Currie St - North side to Stop 63 Adelaide Rd - East sidebus
4h 56m
$148–272
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Central Station to Alburybus
2. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to Opposite Cornerstone College/Adelaide Rdbus Coach
22h 30m
$75–254
Train
1. Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain Syd-Adl 2026
27h 45m
$409–4,600
Drive 1,318.7 km
1. Drive from Sydney to Mount Barkercar 1,318.7 km
14h 31m
$235–339

Sydney to Mount Barker by bus

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Distance: 1,216.1 km
Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Mount Barker, SA, Australia?

You can take a bus from Central Station to Opposite Cornerstone College/Adelaide Rd via Albury and Albury Station/Hume Hwy in around 22h 30m. 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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