What is the cheapest way to get from Sydney Tower to The Rocks?

The cheapest way to get from Sydney Tower to The Rocks is to line 333 bus which costs $1 - $4 and takes 10 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Sydney Tower to The Rocks?

The fastest way to get from Sydney Tower to The Rocks is to taxi which takes 4 min and costs $10 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between Sydney Tower and The Rocks?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from St James Station, Elizabeth St, Stand C station and arriving at Circular Quay, Young St, Stand D. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

Is there a direct train between Sydney Tower and The Rocks?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from St James Station station and arriving at Circular Quay Station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3 min.

How far is it from Sydney Tower to The Rocks?

The distance between Sydney Tower and The Rocks is 2 km.

How do I travel from Sydney Tower to The Rocks without a car?

The best way to get from Sydney Tower to The Rocks without a car is to train which takes 6 min and costs $3 - $5.

How long does it take to get from Sydney Tower to The Rocks?

The train from St James Station to Circular Quay Station takes 3 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Sydney Tower to The Rocks bus from?

Sydney Tower to The Rocks bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from St James Station, Elizabeth St, Stand C.

Where do I catch the Sydney Tower to The Rocks train from?

Sydney Tower to The Rocks train services, operated by Sydney Trains, depart from St James Station.

Train or bus from Sydney Tower to The Rocks?

The best way to get from Sydney Tower to The Rocks is to train which takes 6 min and costs $3 - $5. Alternatively, you can line 333 bus, which costs $1 - $4 and takes 10 min.

Where does the Sydney Tower to The Rocks bus arrive?

Sydney Tower to The Rocks bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Circular Quay, Young St, Stand D station.

Where does the Sydney Tower to The Rocks train arrive?

Sydney Tower to The Rocks train services, operated by Sydney Trains, arrive at Circular Quay Station.

Where can I stay near The Rocks?

There are 4720+ hotels available in The Rocks.

Sydney Tower to The Rocks - 6 ways to travel via train, line 333 bus, and tram

There are 6 ways to get from Sydney Tower to The Rocks by train, bus, tram, taxi, subway, or foot

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Train
best
1. Take the train from St James Station to Circular Quay StationT2 / ...
6 min
$3–5
Line 333 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St James Station, Elizabeth St, Stand C to Circular Quay, Young St, Stand D333 / ...
10 min
$1–4
Tram
1. Take the tram from QVB station to Circular Quay stationL2 / ...
10 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sydney Tower to The Rocks2.7 km
4 min
$10–13
Subway
1. Take the subway from Martin Place Station to Barangaroo StationM1
7 min
$3–5
Walk
1. Take the foot from Sydney Tower to The Rocks1.4 km
16 min

Sydney Tower to The Rocks by foot and train

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Map of how to get from Sydney Tower to The Rocks.

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Distance: 1.8 km
Duration: 6 min

What companies run services between Sydney Tower, NSW, Australia and The Rocks, NSW, Australia?

Sydney Trains operates a train from St James Station to Circular Quay Station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 3 min. Alternatively, Transport for NSW operates a bus from St James Station, Elizabeth St, Stand C to Circular Quay, Young St, Stand D every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $1–4 and the journey takes 7 min.

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