There are 4 ways to get from North Sydney to Bowral by ferry, train, bus, or car
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Ferry, train
best- 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$18–34Bus
cheapest- 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$22–32Train
- Take the train from Sydenham Station to Macarthur Stationtrain T8
- Take the train from Macarthur Station to Bowral Stationtrain Shl
2h 59m$16–24
North Sydney to Bowral by ferry, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from North Sydney to Bowral is to bus which costs $15 - $23 and takes 3h 4m.
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 Sydenham Station and Macarthur Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
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 ferry and train which takes 2h 48m and costs $18 - $35.
It takes approximately 2h 48m 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 Sydney Trains, depart from Sydenham Station.
The best way to get from North Sydney to Bowral is to bus which takes 3h 4m and costs $15 - $23. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $15 - $25 and takes 2h 59m.
What companies run services between North Sydney, NSW, Australia and Bowral, NSW, Australia?
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. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Victoria Cross Station to Bowral Station via Sydenham Station, Sydenham Station, and Macarthur Station in around 2h 59m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sydney Trains
Train from Circular Quay Station to Campbelltown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- Sydney Trains
- Adult one-way
- $5–10
Train from Sydenham Station to Macarthur Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- Sydney Trains
- Adult one-way
- $5–9
- 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
Train from Macarthur Station to Bowral Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- 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
- 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 Sydney Trains, arrive at Macarthur 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 312+ hotels available in Bowral.