What is the cheapest way to get from Bankstown to Sydney CBD?

The cheapest way to get from Bankstown to Sydney CBD is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 23 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Bankstown to Sydney CBD?

The fastest way to get from Bankstown to Sydney CBD is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs $65 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Bankstown and Sydney CBD?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bankstown Station, Stand G station and arriving at Town Hall, Park St, Stand K. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 51 min.

Is there a direct train between Bankstown and Sydney CBD?

No, there is no direct train from Bankstown station to Sydney CBD station. However, there are services departing from Bankstown Station and arriving at Wynyard Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39 min.

How far is it from Bankstown to Sydney CBD?

The distance between Bankstown and Sydney CBD is 27 km. The road distance is 21.5 km.

How do I travel from Bankstown to Sydney CBD without a car?

The best way to get from Bankstown to Sydney CBD without a car is to train which takes 39 min and costs $5 - $9.

How long does it take to get from Bankstown to Sydney CBD?

It takes approximately 39 min to get from Bankstown to Sydney CBD, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bankstown to Sydney CBD bus from?

Bankstown to Sydney CBD bus services, operated by Transit Systems, depart from Bankstown Station, Stand G.

Where do I catch the Bankstown to Sydney CBD train from?

Bankstown to Sydney CBD train services, operated by Sydney Trains, depart from Bankstown Station.

Train or bus from Bankstown to Sydney CBD?

The best way to get from Bankstown to Sydney CBD is to train which takes 39 min and costs $5 - $9. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $4 - $6 and takes 51 min.

Where does the Bankstown to Sydney CBD bus arrive?

Bankstown to Sydney CBD bus services, operated by Transit Systems, arrive at Town Hall, Park St, Stand K station.

Where does the Bankstown to Sydney CBD train arrive?

Bankstown to Sydney CBD train services, operated by Sydney Trains, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Bankstown to Sydney CBD?

Yes, the driving distance between Bankstown to Sydney CBD is 21 km. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Bankstown to Sydney CBD.

Where can I stay near Sydney CBD?

There are 5296+ hotels available in Sydney CBD.

Bankstown to Sydney CBD - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Bankstown to Sydney CBD by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bankstown Station to Central Stationtrain T6
39 min
$5–8
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bankstown Station, Stand G to Town Hall, Park St, Stand Kbus N40
51 min
$4–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bankstown to Sydney CBDtaxi 21.5 km
23 min
$65–80
Drive 21.5 km
1. Drive from Bankstown to Sydney CBDcar 21.5 km
23 min
$4–6
Bus via Sydenham Station, Railway Pde
1. Take the bus from Bankstown Station, Stand J to Sydenham Station, Railway Pdebus Sw2
51 min
$7–11
Line 487 bus, line 412 bus
1. Take the bus from Bankstown Central, Link Rd, Stand A to Campsie Station, South Pde, Stand Dbus 487
2. Take the bus from Campsie Station, South Pde, Stand E to Martin Place Station, Elizabeth St, Stand Cbus 412
2h 18m
$8–11

Bankstown to Sydney CBD by train

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Distance: 26.9 km
Duration: 39 min

What companies run services between Bankstown, NSW, Australia and Sydney CBD, NSW, Australia?

Sydney Trains operates a train from Bankstown Station to Central Station hourly. Tickets cost $4–8 and the journey takes 34 min. Alternatively, Transit Systems operates a bus from Bankstown Station, Stand G to Town Hall, Park St, Stand K every 3 hours. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 51 min.

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