What is the cheapest way to get from Sydney to Bowral?

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Bowral is to bus which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sydney to Bowral?

The fastest way to get from Sydney to Bowral is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs $20 - $29.

Is there a direct bus between Sydney and Bowral?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 station and arriving at Bowral Station, Coach Stop station. Services depart twice daily, and operate Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Sydney and Bowral?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Central Station station and arriving at Bowral Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 36m.

How far is it from Sydney to Bowral?

The distance between Sydney and Bowral is 125 km. The road distance is 111.8 km.

How do I travel from Sydney to Bowral without a car?

The best way to get from Sydney to Bowral without a car is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs $8 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Sydney to Bowral?

The train from Central Station to Bowral Station takes 1h 36m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Bowral bus from?

Sydney to Bowral bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Bowral train from?

Sydney to Bowral train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station.

Train or bus from Sydney to Bowral?

The best way to get from Sydney to Bowral is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs $8 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 55m.

Where does the Sydney to Bowral bus arrive?

Sydney to Bowral bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Bowral Station, Coach Stop.

Where does the Sydney to Bowral train arrive?

Sydney to Bowral train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Bowral Station.

Can I drive from Sydney to Bowral?

Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Bowral is 112 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Sydney to Bowral.

Where can I stay near Bowral?

There are 304+ hotels available in Bowral.

Sydney to Bowral - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Sydney to Bowral by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Central Station to Bowral Stationtrain 631 / ...
1h 36m
$8–35
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Wynyard Station to Campbelltown Stationtrain T8 / ...
2. Take the bus from Campbelltown Station, Farrow Rd, Stand G to Bowral Station, Coach Stopbus 6Sh / ...
3h 18m
$7–17
Bus
1. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Bowral Station, Coach Stopbus 7105 / ...
1h 55m
$12–18
Drive 111.8 km
1. Drive from Sydney to Bowralcar 111.8 km
1h 25m
$20–29
Train via Minto
1. Take the train from St James Station to Campbelltown Stationtrain T2 / ...
2. Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Bowral Stationtrain Shl
2h 31m
$13–34

Sydney to Bowral by train

32Weekly Trains

1h 36mAverage Duration

$8Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Sydney to Bowral.

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Distance: 124.7 km
Duration: 1h 36m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Bowral, NSW, Australia?

NSW TrainLink operates a train from Central Station to Bowral Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $17–35 and the journey takes 1h 36m. Intercity Trains also services this route once daily. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Bowral Station, Coach Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $12–18 and the journey takes 1h 55m.

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