There are 8 ways to get from Sydney to Sydney Airport (SYD) by train, bus, taxi, car, shuttle, towncar or foot
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Sydney Airport (SYD) is to train which costs $1 - $17 and takes 16 min.
The quickest way to get from Sydney to Sydney Airport (SYD) is to taxi which costs $40 - $55 and takes 13 min.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Central Station, Railway Square, Stand L station and arriving at Princes Hwy Before Smith St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from St James Station station and arriving at International Airport Station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 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 16 min and costs $1 - $17.
The train from St James Station to International Airport Station takes 16 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Sydney to Sydney Airport (SYD) bus services, operated by Transport NSW, arrive at Central Station, Railway Square, Stand L.
Sydney to Sydney Airport (SYD) train services, operated by Sydney Trains, arrive at St James Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Sydney Airport (SYD) is to train which takes 16 min and costs $1 - $17. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $13 and takes 26 min.
- Distance: 5.4 miles
- Duration: 16 min
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia?
Sydney Trains operates a train from Sydney to Sydney Airport (SYD) every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $12 and the journey takes 16 min. Transport NSW also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, Transport NSW operates a bus from Sydney to Sydney Airport (SYD) every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1 - $3 and the journey takes 26 min. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from St James Station to International Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12
- Schedules at
- tp.transportnsw.info
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- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Martin Place Station to Wolli Creek Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1 - $2
- Schedules at
- tp.transportnsw.info
- Economy
- $1 - $2
- 1st Class
- $1 - $2
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Central Station, Railway Square, Stand L to Princes Hwy Before Smith St
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1 - $3
- Schedules at
- tp.transportnsw.info
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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 and services more than 5 million passengers every year. Buses are equipped for the long journeys, with free WiFi, air-conditioning, full disability access, USB chargers in every seat and an on-board restroom.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1 - $10
- Book at
- Greyhound.com.au
- Saver
- $1
- Flexifare
- $6 - $10
- 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
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1 - $3
- Schedules at
- punchbowlbus.com.au
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Estimated price
- $30 - $40
Silver Service
- Phone
- +61 13 31 00
- Website
- silverservice.com.au
Premier Cabs
- Phone
- +61 13 10 17
- Website
- premiercabs.com.au
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- On demand
Shuttle from Sydney to Sydney Airport
- Estimated price
- $11 - $85
Towncar from Sydney to Sydney Airport
- Estimated price
- $80 - $110
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Sydney to Sydney Airport (SYD) bus services, operated by Transport NSW, arrive at Princes Hwy Before Smith St 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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