What is the cheapest way to get from Sydney to Box Head?

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Box Head is to bus and line 199 bus and ferry which costs $11 - $25 and takes 2h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sydney to Box Head?

The fastest way to get from Sydney to Box Head is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs $18 - $26.

How far is it from Sydney to Box Head?

The distance between Sydney and Box Head is 86 km. The road distance is 91.4 km.

How do I travel from Sydney to Box Head without a car?

The best way to get from Sydney to Box Head without a car is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs $40 - $55.

How long does it take to get from Sydney to Box Head?

It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Sydney to Box Head, including transfers.

Can I drive from Sydney to Box Head?

Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Box Head is 91 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Sydney to Box Head.

Where can I stay near Box Head?

There are 976+ hotels available in Box Head.

Sydney to Box Head - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 199 bus, and ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Sydney to Box Head by train, bus, ferry, car, or taxi

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 Woy Woy StationCcn
1h 25m
$42–54
Bus, line 199 bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wynyard Station, Carrington St, Stand B to Narrabeen B-Line, Pittwater RdB1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Narrabeen B-Line, Pittwater Rd to Palm Beach Wharf, Barrenjoey Rd199
3. Take the ferry from Palm Beach Wharf to Wagstaffe Wharf
2h 43m
$11–24
Drive 91.4 km
1. Drive from Sydney to Box Head91.4 km
1h 20m
$18–26
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sydney to Box Head91.4 km
1h 20m
$220–270

Sydney to Box Head by bus and ferry

118Weekly Services

2h 43mAverage Duration

$11Cheapest Price

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Distance: 86.4 km
Duration: 1h 25m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Box Head, NSW, Australia?

Intercity Trains operates a train from Central Station to Woy Woy Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 1h 9m.

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