There are 3 ways to get from Chatswood to Bowral by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Central Station to Campbelltown Stationtrain T8
- Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Bowral Stationtrain Shl
2h 45m$16–32Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Bowral Station, Coach Stopbus 7505 / ...
3h 10m$16–23Drive 116.3 km
- Drive from Chatswood to Bowralcar 116.3 km
1h 30m$22–31
Chatswood to Bowral by subway and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chatswood to Bowral is to bus which costs $15 - $24 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Chatswood to Bowral is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Chatswood station to Bowral station. However, there are services departing from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and arriving at Bowral Station, Coach Stop via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Chatswood station to Bowral station. However, there are services departing from Chatswood Station and arriving at Bowral Station via Central Station and Campbelltown Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Chatswood and Bowral is 139 km. The road distance is 116.3 km.
The best way to get from Chatswood to Bowral without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs $15 - $35.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Chatswood to Bowral, including transfers.
Chatswood to Bowral bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Chatswood to Bowral train services, operated by Sydney Trains, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Chatswood to Bowral is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs $15 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $15 - $24 and takes 3h 10m.
What companies run services between Chatswood, NSW, Australia and Bowral, NSW, Australia?
You can take a subway from Chatswood Station to Bowral Station via Central Station, Central Station, and Campbelltown Station in around 2h 45m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Bowral Station, Coach Stop 6 times a week. Tickets cost $12–18 and the journey takes 1h 55m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sydney Trains
Train from Central Station to Campbelltown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- Sydney Trains
- Adult one-way
- $5–10
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Campbelltown Station to Bowral Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Campbelltown Station to Bowral Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $11–17
- First Class
- $18–28
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Bowral Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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Booking & Getting There
Chatswood to Bowral bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Bowral Station, Coach Stop.
Chatswood to Bowral train services, operated by Sydney Trains, arrive at Campbelltown Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chatswood to Bowral is 116 km. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Chatswood to Bowral.
There are 312+ hotels available in Bowral.