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How to get fromSydney to Tumby Bayby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Sydney to Tumby Bay by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Sydney International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Port Lincoln Airport (PLO)plane plane SYD - PLO
    5h 36m
    $631–1,064

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 Central Bus Station to North Tce / Lipson Rd - West sidebus bus
    33h 18m
    $80–409

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain train Syd-Adl 2026
    2. Take the bus from Adelaide Central Bus Station to North Tce / Lipson Rd - West sidebus bus 1001
    36h 55m
    $408–4,745

  4. Drive  1,811.1 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Tumby Baycar car 1,811.1 km
    19h 47m
    $328–474

  5. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Port Lincoln Airport (PLO)plane plane NTL - PLO
    12h
    $334–1,109

Sydney to Tumby Bay by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration33h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,454.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Tumby Bay, SA, Australia?

Qantas flies from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Station to North Tce / Lipson Rd - West side via Albury, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, and Adelaide Central Bus Station in around 33h 18m.

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