What is the cheapest way to get from Kensington to The Rocks?

The cheapest way to get from Kensington to The Rocks is to line 396 bus which costs $4 - $6 and takes 32 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Kensington to The Rocks?

The fastest way to get from Kensington to The Rocks is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $29 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Kensington and The Rocks?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Anzac Pde After Strachan St and arriving at Circular Quay, Young St, Stand D. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32 min.

Is there a direct train between Kensington and The Rocks?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from UNSW Anzac Parade station station and arriving at Circular Quay station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.

How far is it from Kensington to The Rocks?

The distance between Kensington and The Rocks is 8 km.

How do I travel from Kensington to The Rocks without a car?

The best way to get from Kensington to The Rocks without a car is to tram which takes 29 min and costs $5 - $7.

How long does it take to get from Kensington to The Rocks?

The tram from UNSW Anzac Parade station to Circular Quay station takes 29 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Kensington to The Rocks bus from?

Kensington to The Rocks bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Anzac Pde After Strachan St station.

Where do I catch the Kensington to The Rocks train from?

Kensington to The Rocks train services, operated by Sydney Light Rail, depart from UNSW Anzac Parade station.

Where does the Kensington to The Rocks bus arrive?

Kensington to The Rocks bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Circular Quay, Young St, Stand D station.

Where does the Kensington to The Rocks train arrive?

Kensington to The Rocks train services, operated by Sydney Light Rail, arrive at Circular Quay station.

Where can I stay near The Rocks?

There are 5153+ hotels available in The Rocks.

Kensington to The Rocks - 4 ways to travel via tram, line 396 bus, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Kensington to The Rocks by tram, bus, taxi, or foot

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Tram
best
1. Take the tram from UNSW Anzac Parade station to Circular Quay stationtram L3
29 min
$5–7
Line 396 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Anzac Pde After Strachan St to Circular Quay, Young St, Stand Dbus 392N / ...
32 min
$4–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kensington to The Rockstaxi 8.7 km
10 min
$29–35
Walk
1. Take the foot from Kensington to The Rockswalk 7.5 km
1h 29m

Kensington to The Rocks by tram

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Distance: 7.5 km
Duration: 29 min

What companies run services between Kensington, NSW, Australia and The Rocks, NSW, Australia?

Sydney Light Rail operates a vehicle from UNSW Anzac Parade station to Circular Quay station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 29 min. Alternatively, Transport for NSW operates a bus from Anzac Pde After Strachan St to Circular Quay, Young St, Stand D every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 32 min.

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