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How to get fromSydney to Rathdowneyby plane, car, train, bus, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Rathdowney by plane, car, train, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Gold Coast Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane SYD - OOL
    2. Drive from Gold-Coast-Airport-OOL to Rathdowneycar car
    4h 11m
    $112–350

  2. Train, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Kyogle Stationtrain train 31
    2. Drive from Kyogle Station to Rathdowneycar car
    13h 11m
    $76–253

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Casino Station, Coach Baybus bus 3303 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from 938 Findon Creek Rd to Rathdowneytaxi taxi
    16h 55m
    $243–311

  4. Drive 828.7 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Rathdowneycar car 828.7 km
    9h 22m
    $149–215

  5. Fly to Brisbane Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane SYD - BNE
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Boonahbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Boonah to Rathdowneytaxi taxi
    6h 25m
    $339–722

  6. Bus, taxi via Lismore

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Lismorebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St to Summerland Way At Stratheden Stbus bus 675
    3. Take the taxi from 938 Findon Creek Rd to Rathdowneytaxi taxi
    17h 26m
    $286–369

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) flights

Calendar151Weekly Planes
Duration1h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 799 km
  • Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Rathdowney, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Rathdowney. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport (OOL), then drive to Rathdowney. Alternatively, you can take a train from Central Station to Rathdowney via Kyogle Station in around 13h 11m.

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