There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Sydney Airport (SYD) by train, bus, taxi, car, shuttle or towncar
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The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Sydney Airport (SYD) is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 13 min.
The quickest way to get from Sydney to Sydney Airport (SYD) is to train which costs $18 and takes 11 min.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sydney and arriving at Sydney Airport. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Central Station station and arriving at International Airport Station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.
The distance between Sydney and Sydney Airport (SYD) is 9 km. The road distance is 12.3 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Sydney Airport (SYD) without a car is to train which takes 11 min and costs $18.
The train from Central Station to International Airport Station takes 11 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.
Sydney to Sydney Airport (SYD) bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Sydney station.
Sydney to Sydney Airport (SYD) train services, operated by Sydney Trains, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Sydney Airport (SYD) is to train which takes 11 min and costs $18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $25 and takes 25 min.
- Distance: 8.6 km
- Duration: 11 min
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia?
Sydney Trains operates a train from Central Station to International Airport Station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $18 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Sydney to Sydney Airport every 4 hours. Tickets cost $13 - $23 and the journey takes 25 min. Three other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to International Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $18
- Schedules at
- Transport NSW
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Greyhound Australia is the country’s only long-distance bus operator running services in all states and territories. Greyhound Australia has been operating for 110 years and is the leading bus company in Australia. The extensive network now covers most of the Australian mainland, although service is limited in Western Australia with just a single route to Broome. Buses are equipped for long journeys, with free WiFi, air-conditioning, full disability access, USB chargers, reclining seats and an onboard bathroom.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Sydney to Sydney Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13 - $23
- Book at
- Greyhound.com.au
- Early Bird
- $18 - $23
- Premium
- $15 - $21
- Advantage
- $13 - $17
Transport for NSW manages public transport for Australia’s New South Wales region, including metro, train, bus, ferry, light rail and coach. Hubs include Sydney, Byron Bay, Newcastle and Wollongong. Use an Opal card for cheapest fares in greater Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, the Hunter and the Illawarra. Tickets for regional train and bus services need to be booked before travel (Opal cards are not accepted).
Contact Details
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Prince Alfred Park Pool, Chalmers St, Stand A to Sydney Airport, International Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4
- Schedules at
- Transport NSW
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- Phone
- +61 2 4423 5233
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Sydney to Sydney Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17 - $25
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- +61 2 8522 5000
- admin@punchbowlbus.com.au
- Website
- punchbowlbus.com.au
Bus from Town Hall Station, Park St, Stand H to Sydney Airport, Terminal 1 International
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2 - $4
- Website
- Punchbowl Bus Company
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- Website
- uber.comglobal
Towncar from Sydney to Sydney Airport (SYD)
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $34 - $38
- Signup at
- uber.com
- Assist
- $34 - $38
- UberX
- $34 - $38
- Uber Comfort
- $41 - $46
- Taxi
- $50 - $70
- Select
- $50 - $55
- UberXL
- $50 - $60
- Black
- $70 - $85
- Black SUV
- $100 - $120
- Lux
- $100 - $120
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Estimated price
- $50 - $65
WAV CABS
- Phone
- +61481 700 500
- Website
- wavcab.com.au
St George Cabs
- Phone
- 312166
- Website
- stgeorgecabs.com.au
Silver Service
- Phone
- +61 9088 0445
- Website
- silver-service.com.au
RSL Cabs
- Phone
- +61 2 9581 1111
- Website
- rslcabs.com.au
Premier Cabs
- Phone
- 13 10 17
- Website
- premiercabs.com.au
Legion Cabs
- Phone
- 131451
- Website
- legioncabs.com.au
GM Cabs
- Phone
- 131001
- Website
- gmcabs.com.au
13MaxiCabs
- Phone
- +61412093850
- Website
- 13maxicabs.com
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- On demand
Shuttle from Sydney to Sydney Airport
- Estimated price
- $15 - $120
Towncar from Sydney to Sydney Airport
- Estimated price
- $110 - $160
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Sydney to Sydney Airport (SYD) bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Sydney Airport station.
Sydney to Sydney Airport (SYD) train services, operated by Sydney Trains, arrive at International Airport Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Sydney Airport (SYD) is 12 km. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Sydney to Sydney Airport (SYD).
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