There are 4 ways to get from North Sydney to Bowral by train, bus, car, or ferry
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Train
best- Take the train from Central Station to Bowral Stationtrain 631 / ...
2h 45m$11–26Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Bowral Station, Coach Stopbus 7505 / ...
3h 4m$15–23Drive 117.4 km
- Drive from North Sydney to Bowralcar 117.4 km
1h 25m$22–31Ferry, train
- Take the ferry from Milsons Point Wharf, Side B to Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side Bferry F3 / ...
- Take the train from Circular Quay Station to Campbelltown Stationtrain T8 / ...
- Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Bowral Stationtrain Shl
2h 48m$18–34
North Sydney to Bowral by subway and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from North Sydney to Bowral is to train which costs $11 - $26 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from North Sydney to Bowral is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from North Sydney 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 4m.
No, there is no direct train from North Sydney station to Bowral station. However, there are services departing from Victoria Cross Station and arriving at Bowral Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between North Sydney and Bowral is 131 km. The road distance is 117.4 km.
The best way to get from North Sydney to Bowral without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs $11 - $26.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from North Sydney to Bowral, including transfers.
North Sydney to Bowral bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
North Sydney to Bowral train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from North Sydney to Bowral is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs $11 - $26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $15 - $23 and takes 3h 4m.
What companies run services between North Sydney, NSW, Australia and Bowral, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink operates a train from Central Station to Bowral Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $14–21 and the journey takes 1h 36m. Intercity Trains also services this route once daily. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Bowral Station, Coach Stop once daily. Tickets cost $12–18 and the journey takes 1h 55m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Central Station to Bowral Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $14–21
- First Class
- $22–35
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
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Ferry from Milsons Point Wharf, Side B to Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side B
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Schedules at
- Sydney Ferries
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Booking & Getting There
North Sydney to Bowral bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Bowral Station, Coach Stop.
North Sydney to Bowral train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Bowral Station.
Yes, the driving distance between North Sydney to Bowral is 117 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from North Sydney to Bowral.
There are 311+ hotels available in Bowral.