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How to get fromSydney to Port MacDonnellby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Sydney to Port MacDonnell by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Mount Gambier Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Mount Gambier Airport (MGB)plane plane SYD - MGB
    5h 28m
    $573–942

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain train 623 / ...
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy Eastbus bus
    18h 11m
    $119–334

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy Eastbus bus
    18h 36m
    $147–375

  4. Drive 1,239.1 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Port MacDonnellcar car 1,239.1 km
    13h 59m
    $220–318

  5. Fly Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane SYD - MEL
    2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy Eastbus bus
    10h 54m
    $198–431

  6. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Mount Gambier Airport

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Mount Gambier Airport (MGB)plane plane NTL - MGB
    8h 32m
    $208–690

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy Eastbus bus
    19h 22m
    $153–268

  8. Train, bus via Warrnambool

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain train 623 / ...
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Warrnambool Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy Eastbus bus
    19h 33m
    $120–330

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration5h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,078.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Port MacDonnell, SA, Australia?

Qantas, Regional Express, and two other airlines fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Station to Port MacDonnell via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Ballarat Station/Lydiard St, and Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East in around 19h 22m.

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