There are 5 ways to get from The Rocks to Sydney Airport (SYD) by train, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Circular Quay Station to International Airport Stationtrain T8
21 min$18–23Line 343 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Circular Quay, Alfred St, Stand A to Central Station, Elizabeth St, Stand Ebus 343
- Take the bus from Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand D to Sydney Airport, International Terminalbus 65T8
48 min$2–78Taxi
- Take the taxi from The Rocks to Sydney Airport (SYD)taxi 13.9 km
14 min$40–50Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from The Rocks to Sydney-SYD13.9 km
14 min$55–75Drive 13.9 km
- Drive from The Rocks to Sydney Airport (SYD)car 13.9 km
14 min$3–4
The Rocks to Sydney Airport (SYD) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from The Rocks to Sydney Airport (SYD) is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 14 min.
The fastest way to get from The Rocks to Sydney Airport (SYD) is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $40 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from The Rocks to Sydney Airport (SYD). However, there are services departing from Circular Quay, Alfred St, Stand A and arriving at Sydney Airport, International Terminal via Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 48 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Circular Quay Station station and arriving at International Airport Station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.
The distance between The Rocks and Sydney Airport (SYD) is 11 km. The road distance is 13.9 km.
The best way to get from The Rocks to Sydney Airport (SYD) without a car is to train which takes 21 min and costs $18 - $23.
The train from Circular Quay Station to International Airport Station takes 21 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.
The Rocks to Sydney Airport (SYD) bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Circular Quay, Alfred St, Stand A station.
The Rocks to Sydney Airport (SYD) train services, operated by Sydney Trains, depart from Circular Quay Station.
The best way to get from The Rocks to Sydney Airport (SYD) is to train which takes 21 min and costs $18 - $23. Alternatively, you can line 343 bus and bus, which costs $2 - $80 and takes 48 min.
What companies run services between The Rocks, NSW, Australia and Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia?
Sydney Trains operates a train from Circular Quay Station to International Airport Station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $18–23 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Circular Quay, Alfred St, Stand A to Sydney Airport, International Terminal via Central Station, Elizabeth St, Stand E and Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand D in around 48 min.
- Phone
- 131 500
- sydneytrainsmedia@transport.nsw.gov.au
- Website
- transport.nsw.gov.au
Train from Circular Quay Station to International Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $18–23
- Website
- https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydneytrains
- Adult one-way
- $18–23
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Circular Quay, Alfred St, Stand A to Central Station, Elizabeth St, Stand E
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
Bus from Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand D to Sydney Airport, International Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–75
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
- Website
- mozio.com
Rideshare from The Rocks to Sydney-SYD
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Estimated price
- $40–50
WAV CABS
- Phone
- +61 451 555 009
- Website
- wavmaxicabs.com.au
Silver Service
- Phone
- +61 9088 0445
- Website
- silverservice.com.au
RSL Cabs
- Phone
- +61 2 9581 1111
- Website
- rslcabs.com.au
13Cabs
- Phone
- 13 2227
- Website
- 13cabs.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
The Rocks to Sydney Airport (SYD) bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Central Station, Elizabeth St, Stand E.
The Rocks to Sydney Airport (SYD) train services, operated by Sydney Trains, arrive at International Airport Station.
Yes, the driving distance between The Rocks to Sydney Airport (SYD) is 14 km. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from The Rocks to Sydney Airport (SYD).
There are 4685+ hotels available in Sydney Airport (SYD).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between The Rocks and Sydney Airport (SYD). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.