There are 5 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Balgownie by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to North Wollongong Stationtrain Sco
1h 55m$27–35Drive 68.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Balgowniecar 68.5 km
56 min$13–18Bus
- Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Wollongongbus Pm2
2h 19m$28–39Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Balgownie68.5 km
56 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Balgownietaxi 68.5 km
56 min$200–240
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Balgownie by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Balgownie is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 56 min.
The fastest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Balgownie is to drive which takes 56 min and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Balgownie. However, there are services departing from Sydney International Airport and arriving at Chalmers St Opp Hill Gr via Princes Hwy Opp Achilles Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney Airport (SYD) station to Balgownie station. However, there are services departing from International Airport Station and arriving at North Wollongong Station via Wolli Creek Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
The distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Balgownie is 79 km. The road distance is 68.5 km.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Balgownie without a car is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs $27 - $35.
It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Balgownie, including transfers.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Balgownie bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Sydney International Airport station.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Balgownie train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Wolli Creek Station.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Balgownie is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs $27 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 19m.
What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Balgownie, NSW, Australia?
Intercity Trains operates a train from Wolli Creek Station to North Wollongong Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 1h 12m. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Sydney International Airport to Wollongong once daily. Tickets cost $20–29 and the journey takes 1h 35m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Wolli Creek Station to North Wollongong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Sydney International Airport to Wollongong
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Balgownie
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Estimated price
- $200–240
13Cabs
- Phone
- 13 2227
- Website
- 13cabs.com.au
Black & White Cabs
- Phone
- 133 222
- Website
- blackandwhitecabs.com.au
Silver Service
- Phone
- 133 100
- Website
- silverservice.com.au
WAV CABS
- Phone
- +61 451 555 009
- Website
- wavmaxicabs.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Balgownie bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Wollongong station.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Balgownie train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at North Wollongong Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) to Balgownie is 69 km. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Balgownie.
There are 307+ hotels available in Balgownie.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Balgownie. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.