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How to get fromSydney to Ningaloo Reefby plane, car, train, bus, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Sydney to Ningaloo Reef by plane, car, train, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Sydney International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Learmonth (LEA)plane plane SYD - LEA
    2. Drive from Learmonth-Airport-LEA to Ningaloo Reefcar car
    10h 32m
    $683–1,345

  2. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Learmonth (LEA)plane plane NTL - LEA
    3. Drive from Learmonth-Airport-LEA to Ningaloo Reefcar car
    22h 30m
    $628–1,743

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Perthtrain train
    2. Take the bus from East Perth to Exmouth Visitor Centrebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Exmouth Visitor Centre to Ningaloo Reeftaxi taxi
    3d 22h
    $1,185–10,135

  4. Drive 5,016 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Ningaloo Reefcar car 5,016 km
    2d 5h
    $900–1,299

  5. Bus to Canberra International Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus bus
    2. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Learmonth (LEA)plane plane CBR - LEA
    3. Drive from Learmonth-Airport-LEA to Ningaloo Reefcar car
    21h 2m
    $658–1,797

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Learmonth (LEA) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration12h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$465Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,935.7 km
  • Duration: 10h 32m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Ningaloo Reef?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Ningaloo Reef. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Learmonth (LEA), then drive to Ningaloo Reef. Alternatively, you can take the train to Perth, walk to Perth Stn Platform 8, take the train to East Perth Stn Platform 2, walk to East Perth, take the bus to Exmouth Visitor Centre, then take the taxi to Ningaloo Reef.

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