What is the cheapest way to get from Central Station to Bankstown?

The cheapest way to get from Central Station to Bankstown is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 24 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Central Station to Bankstown?

The fastest way to get from Central Station to Bankstown is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs $55 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Central Station and Bankstown?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M station and arriving at Bankstown Station, Stand G station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 42 min.

Is there a direct train between Central Station and Bankstown?

No, there is no direct train from Central Station station to Bankstown station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Bankstown Station via Lidcombe Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 53 min.

How far is it from Central Station to Bankstown?

The distance between Central Station and Bankstown is 21 km. The road distance is 18.7 km.

How do I travel from Central Station to Bankstown without a car?

The best way to get from Central Station to Bankstown without a car is to bus which takes 46 min and costs $4 - $6.

How long does it take to get from Central Station to Bankstown?

The bus from Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M to Bankstown Station, Stand G takes 42 min including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Central Station to Bankstown bus from?

Central Station to Bankstown bus services, operated by Transit Systems, depart from Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M.

Where do I catch the Central Station to Bankstown train from?

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

Train or bus from Central Station to Bankstown?

The best way to get from Central Station to Bankstown is to bus which takes 46 min and costs $4 - $6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $4 - $7 and takes 53 min.

Where does the Central Station to Bankstown bus arrive?

Central Station to Bankstown bus services, operated by Transit Systems, arrive at Bankstown Station, Stand G.

Where does the Central Station to Bankstown train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Central Station to Bankstown?

Yes, the driving distance between Central Station to Bankstown is 19 km. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Central Station to Bankstown.

Where can I stay near Bankstown?

There are 5073+ hotels available in Bankstown.

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There are 6 ways to get from Central Station to Bankstown by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M to Bankstown Station, Stand Gbus N40
46 min
$4–6
Train
1. Take the train from Central Station to Lidcombe Stationtrain T2 / ...
2. Take the train from Lidcombe Station to Bankstown Stationtrain T6
53 min
$5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Central Station to Bankstowntaxi 18.7 km
24 min
$55–70
Drive 18.7 km
1. Drive from Central Station to Bankstowncar 18.7 km
24 min
$4–5
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Central Station to Strathfield Stationtrain T9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Strathfield Station, Albert Rd, Stand E to Bankstown Station, North Tce, Stand Hbus 913 / ...
51 min
$7–12
Line 428 bus, line 487 bus
1. Take the bus from Pitt St Opp Barlow St to Canterbury Station, Broughton St, Stand Dbus 428 / ...
2. Take the bus from Canterbury Station, Broughton St, Stand B to Bankstown Station, Stand Fbus 487
1h 57m
$7–10

Central Station to Bankstown by foot and bus

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Distance: 21 km
Duration: 46 min

What companies run services between Central Station, NSW, Australia and Bankstown, NSW, Australia?

Transit Systems operates a bus from Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M to Bankstown Station, Stand G every 3 hours. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 42 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Central Station to Bankstown Station via Lidcombe Station in around 53 min.

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