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Transportation to and from Sydney Airport

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What is the distance from Sydney Airport to the centre of Sydney?

The distance from the airport to the city centre (Sydney Town Hall in Central Business District) is only 12 kilometres / 7.3 miles. By car, it takes at least 20 minutes to cover the distance.

From SYD Airport to Sydney City centre by Taxi
12 km
25 min
A$ 55.-
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Public transport

Train to Sydney (Central Station / City Circle)

At Sydney Airport there are two railway stations, one at the international terminal (T1) and one close to the domestic terminals (T2 and T3). These two stations, named Sydney International Airport Station and Sydney Domestic Airport Station are connected to the T8 Airport & South Line. From Terminal 2 and Terminal 3, travel time to Central Station is 10 minutes. A train journey from Terminal 1 takes 2 minutes more, thus 12 minutes. From Central Station, the train proceeds as City Circle to Town Hall Station and stops at the following stations: Museum, St James, Circular Quay and Wynyard. The price for a single train ticket is 4.50 AUD per person. In addition, passengers travelling through one of the two airport’s train stations are obliged to pay the additional Gate Pass fee of 14.90 AUD. Children from 4 up to 15 years pay 2.20 AUD for a single journey, the Gate Pass fee is 13.20 AUD. Please consult website Airport Link for more information.

Bus to Sydney

There is no direct bus running from Sydney Airport to the city centre. However, you can take bus line 400 and bus line 420 to Eastgardens. These buses stop in front of Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. After a few stops, you will reach the bus stop Westfield Eastgardens. From here, you can take bus line 392 to Circular Quay, located in the centre of Sydney. A ticket costs 4.60 AUD for the first bus and 6.00 AUD for the second bus. The total journey time is about 90 minutes. During the night between 00:25 hours and 04:25 hours, bus N20 runs once an hour from Sydney Airport Terminal 1 to Town Hall Station in Sydney. The ride takes about 30 minutes and the price is 4.60 AUD for a single journey. In general, it’s more economical if you are in possession of an Opal Card. Please consult website Transport NSW for more information.

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Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) and Museum Walking Tour

A fascinating, behind the scenes walking tour of Sydney’s home of sport. Stand where the sporting heroes play cricket, rugby, football, and AFL. Hear entertaining stories of players, spectators, and events.

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Sydney: Taronga Zoo Tickets

Enjoy Taronga Zoo, an icon of Sydney nestled on the shores of a stunning harbor, with a full-day ticket. See native Australian as well as exotic animals, and catch daily presentations and keeper talks.

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Sydney: Opera House Guided Tour with Entrance Ticket

Discover the stories, history, and magic of Sydney Opera House with a guided tour. Step beneath the world-famous sails and explore the building that brings to life over 1800 performances each year.

Activities

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From Sydney: Blue Mountains Full-Day Trip with Cruise

Discover the natural beauty of the Blue Mountains on a full-day tour that takes you to Featherdale Wildlife Park. See a variety of native Australian animals, stop at Echo Point for panoramic views and enjoy 3 different rides at Scenic World.

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Sydney: Taronga Zoo Ticket with Return Ferry

Experience the animal world at Taronga Zoo with this entry ticket. See native animals and enjoy a comfortable ferry ride with a roundtrip ticket from Darling Harbour, Circular Quay, or Watsons Bay.

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Sydney: Unlimited Skyfeast at Sydney Tower

Enjoy the spectacular 360-degree views at Sydney Tower's famous rotating restaurant, feasting on more than 30 international dishes from the open kitchen.

Tours and transport

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Sydney: Blue Mountains Featherdale and Wentworth Falls Tour

Discover the Blue Mountains on a group tour away from crowded attractions, exploring the views, towns, and rainforests. Visit Featherdale Wildlife Park, the Three Sisters and Wentworth Falls.

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From Sydney: Blue Mountains, Scenic World, Zoo, & Ferry Tour

Discover the Blue Mountains on a guided trip from Sydney. Visit Scenic World to ride the Skyway, railway, and cableway. Have lunch at a quaint village before seeing the Sydney Zoo.

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From Sydney: Hunter Valley Wine, Gin, & Food Tastings Tour

Discover and taste the wines, spirits, cheeses, and chocolates of Hunter Valley on a tour takes you to three boutique wineries and distilleries and also includes lunch.

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