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How to get fromSydney to Obanby plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Sydney to Oban by plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Invercargill, ferry

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Invercargill (IVC)plane plane SYD - IVC
    2. Take the ferry from Bluff to Stewart Islandferry ferry
    11h 11m
    $452–1,177

  2. Fly to Dunedin, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Dunedin (DUD)plane plane SYD - DUD
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin Airport to Invercargillbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Bluff to Stewart Islandferry ferry
    14h 58m
    $697–1,207

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Invercargill (IVC) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration10h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$198Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,084.8 km
  • Duration: 11h 11m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Oban, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Oban. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Invercargill (IVC), take the taxi to Bluff, then take the ferry to Stewart Island. Alternatively, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Dunedin (DUD), walk to Dunedin Airport, take the bus to Invercargill, take the taxi to Bluff, then take the ferry to Stewart Island.

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