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How to get fromSydney to Wellingtonby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Wellington by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Sydney International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane plane SYD - ADL
    2. Take the bus from Adelaide Central Bus Station to South Tce - South East sidebus bus
    7h 59m
    $148–302

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Liverpool to Albury stationbus bus Melbourne
    2. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to Information Centre/South Tcebus bus Coach
    23h 48m
    $117–176

  3. Train via Melbourne

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain train 623 / ...
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Murray Bridge Stationtrain train The Overland
    22h 20m
    $202–588

  4. Drive 1,306.3 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Wellingtoncar car 1,306.3 km
    14h 27m
    $234–338

  5. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane plane NTL - ADL
    3. Take the bus from Adelaide Central Bus Station to South Tce - South East sidebus bus
    11h 33m
    $223–490

  6. Bus to Canberra International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus bus
    2. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane plane CBR - ADL
    3. Take the bus from Adelaide Central Bus Station to South Tce - South East sidebus bus
    11h 8m
    $302–631

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain train Syd-Adl 2026
    2. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Murray Bridge Stationtrain train The Overland
    31h 27m
    $444–4,680

Sydney to Wellington by train, foot, and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration22h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$202Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,298 km
  • Duration: 7h 59m

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

You can take a train from Central Station to Jervois Rd / Langhorne Creek Rd - East side via Southern Cross Station, Murray Bridge Station, and South Tce - South East side in around 22h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Hall, Park St, Stand H to Jervois Rd / Langhorne Creek Rd - East side via Liverpool Station, Stand G, Liverpool, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, and South Tce - South East side in around 23h 48m.

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