There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Sydney Airport (SYD) by train, bus, taxi, car, shuttle or towncar
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Sydney to Sydney Airport (SYD) by train
The train journey time between Sydney and Sydney Airport (SYD) is around 14 min and covers a distance of around 9 km. Operated by Sydney Trains, the Sydney to Sydney Airport (SYD) train service departs from Museum Station and arrives in International Airport Station. Typically 1957 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Sydney Airport (SYD) is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 14 min.
The quickest way to get from Sydney to Sydney Airport (SYD) is to train which costs $17 - $21 and takes 14 min.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sydney and arriving at Sydney Airport, Terminal 3 Domestic. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Museum Station station and arriving at International Airport Station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.
The distance between Sydney and Sydney Airport (SYD) is 9 km. The road distance is 15 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Sydney Airport (SYD) without a car is to train which takes 14 min and costs $17 - $21.
The train from Museum Station to International Airport Station takes 14 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.
Sydney to Sydney Airport (SYD) bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, depart from Sydney station.
Sydney to Sydney Airport (SYD) train services, operated by Sydney Trains, depart from Museum Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Sydney Airport (SYD) is to train which takes 14 min and costs $17 - $21. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $25 and takes 20 min.

- Distance: 8.6 km
- Duration: 14 min
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia?
Sydney Trains operates a train from Museum Station to International Airport Station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $17 - $21 and the journey takes 14 min. Alternatively, Murrays Coaches operates a bus from Sydney to Sydney Airport, Terminal 3 Domestic every 3 hours. Tickets cost $6 - $7 and the journey takes 20 min. Three other operators also service this route.

- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Museum Station to International Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $17 - $21
- Schedules at
- Transport NSW
- Adult one-way
- $17 - $21

- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- reservations@murrays.com.au
- Website
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Sydney to Sydney Airport, Terminal 3 Domestic
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $6 - $7
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au

- Phone
- +61244235233 (call 13 34 10 within Australia)
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Sydney to Sydney Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17 - $25
- Website
- Premier Motor Service

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 Domestic Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4 - $9
- Book at
- Greyhound.com.au
- Early Bird
- $6 - $9
- Advantage
- $4 - $7
- Premium
- $6 - $9

- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Estimated price
- $65 - $80
WAV CABS
- Phone
- +61481 700 500
- Website
- wavmaxicabs.com.au
St George Cabs
- Phone
- 312166
- Website
- stgeorgecabs.com.au
Silver Service
- Phone
- +61 9088 0445
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
- 14 min
- Frequency
- On demand
Shuttle from Sydney to Sydney Airport
- Estimated price
- $15 - $120
Towncar from Sydney to Sydney Airport
- Estimated price
- $55 - $190
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Sydney to Sydney Airport (SYD) bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, arrive at Sydney Airport, Terminal 3 Domestic 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 15 km. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Sydney to Sydney Airport (SYD).
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