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How to get fromSydney to Sails in the Desert, Ayers Rockby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sydney to Sails in the Desert, Ayers Rock by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ)plane plane SYD - AYQ
    5h 5m
    $287–845

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Alburybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Yularabus bus
    2d 4h
    $473–943

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain train
    2. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Alice Springstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Yularabus bus
    2d 13h
    $2,537–6,768

  4. Drive 2,785.7 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Sails in the Desert, Ayers Rockcar car 2,785.7 km
    29h 31m
    $493–712

Sydney to Sails in the Desert, Ayers Rock by bus and foot

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$473Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Sydney to Sails in the Desert, Ayers Rock.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,194.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Sails in the Desert, Ayers Rock, NT, Australia?

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Station to Sails in the Desert, Ayers Rock via Albury, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, Adelaide, Alice Springs, Alice Springs, and Yulara in around 2d 4h.

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