What is the cheapest way to get from Penrith to Thornleigh?

The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Thornleigh is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 40 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Penrith to Thornleigh?

The fastest way to get from Penrith to Thornleigh is to drive which takes 40 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Penrith and Thornleigh?

No, there is no direct bus from Penrith station to Thornleigh. However, there are services departing from Penrith Station, Stand D and arriving at Pennant Hills Rd After Phyllis Av via Parramatta Station, Stand A4 and Pennant Hills Station, Railway St, Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Penrith and Thornleigh?

No, there is no direct train from Penrith station to Thornleigh station. However, there are services departing from Penrith Station and arriving at Thornleigh Station via Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.

How far is it from Penrith to Thornleigh?

The distance between Penrith and Thornleigh is 61 km. The road distance is 42.1 km.

How do I travel from Penrith to Thornleigh without a car?

The best way to get from Penrith to Thornleigh without a car is to train which takes 1h 13m and costs $8 - $15.

How long does it take to get from Penrith to Thornleigh?

It takes approximately 1h 13m to get from Penrith to Thornleigh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Thornleigh bus from?

Penrith to Thornleigh bus services, operated by CDC NSW Blue Mountains Transit, depart from Penrith Station, Stand D.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Thornleigh train from?

Penrith to Thornleigh train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Penrith Station.

Train or bus from Penrith to Thornleigh?

The best way to get from Penrith to Thornleigh is to train which takes 1h 13m and costs $8 - $15. Alternatively, you can bus and line 600 bus, which costs $13 - $20 and takes 2h 13m.

Where does the Penrith to Thornleigh bus arrive?

Penrith to Thornleigh bus services, operated by CDC NSW Blue Mountains Transit, arrive at Parramatta Station, Stand A2.

Where does the Penrith to Thornleigh train arrive?

Penrith to Thornleigh train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Strathfield Station.

Can I drive from Penrith to Thornleigh?

Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to Thornleigh is 42 km. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Penrith to Thornleigh.

Where can I stay near Thornleigh?

There are 4600+ hotels available in Thornleigh.

Penrith to Thornleigh - 5 ways to travel via train, line 600 bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Penrith to Thornleigh by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
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1. Take the train from Penrith Station to Strathfield Stationtrain Bmt
2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Thornleigh Stationtrain T9
1h 13m
$8–14
Train, line 600 bus
1. Take the train from Penrith Station to Parramatta Stationtrain Bmt
2. Take the bus from Parramatta Station, Stand A4 to Pennant Hills Station, Railway St, Stand Cbus 600 / ...
1h 23m
$9–14
Drive 42.1 km
1. Drive from Penrith to Thornleighcar 42.1 km
40 min
$8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Penrith to Thornleightaxi 42.1 km
40 min
$120–150
Bus, line 600 bus
1. Take the bus from Penrith Station, Stand D to Parramatta Station, Stand A2bus N70
2. Take the bus from Parramatta Station, Stand A4 to Pennant Hills Station, Railway St, Stand Cbus 600 / ...
2h 13m
$13–19

Penrith to Thornleigh by train

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Distance: 60.8 km
Duration: 1h 13m

What companies run services between Penrith, NSW, Australia and Thornleigh, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from Penrith Station to Thornleigh Station via Strathfield Station in around 1h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penrith Station, Stand D to Pennant Hills Rd After Phyllis Av via Parramatta Station, Stand A2, Parramatta Station, Stand A4, and Pennant Hills Station, Railway St, Stand B in around 2h 13m.

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