The average train between Sydney and Sunshine takes 11h 25m and the fastest train takes 11h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Sydney to Sunshine. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Sydney and Sunshine. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sydney is at 8:44 PM which arrives into Sunshine at 8:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Southern Cross and take an average of 11h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Sydney to Sunshine. However, there are services departing from Sydney station and arriving at Sunshine station via Southern Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.
Sydney to Sunshine train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Sunshine train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Southern Cross station.
The distance between Sydney and Sunshine is 721.2 km. The road distance is 950 km.
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Southern Cross 5 times a day. Tickets cost $65–250 and the journey takes 10h 50m.
