There are 4 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cardiff Station by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Central Station to Cardiff Stationtrain Ccn
2h 58m$10–15Bus
- Take the bus from Town Hall, Park St, Stand H to Hornsby Station, Stand Bbus N80 / ...
- Take the bus from Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St to Main Rd Opp Cardiff Stationbus 15Cn
4h 6m$14–22Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Cardiff Station153.4 km
1h 53mDrive 153.4 km
- Drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cardiff Stationcar 153.4 km
1h 53m$28–40
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cardiff Station is to train which costs $10 - $16 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cardiff Station is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cardiff Station station. However, there are services departing from Sydney International Airport and arriving at Main Rd Opp Cardiff Station via Town Hall, Park St, Stand H and Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney Airport (SYD) station to Cardiff Station station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Cardiff Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
The distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Cardiff Station is 165 km. The road distance is 153.4 km.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cardiff Station without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs $10 - $16.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cardiff Station, including transfers.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cardiff Station bus services, operated by Busways, depart from Town Hall, Park St, Stand H station.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cardiff Station train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cardiff Station is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs $10 - $16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $14 - $23 and takes 4h 6m.
What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Cardiff Station, NSW, Australia?
Intercity Trains operates a train from Central Station to Cardiff Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sydney International Airport to Main Rd Opp Cardiff Station via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Gadigal Station, Town Hall, Park St, Stand H, Hornsby Station, Stand B, and Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St in around 4h 6m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Cardiff Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- Busways
Bus from Town Hall, Park St, Stand H to Hornsby Station, Stand B
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St to Main Rd Opp Cardiff Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Cardiff Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cardiff Station bus services, operated by Busways, arrive at Hornsby Station, Stand B.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cardiff Station train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Cardiff Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cardiff Station is 153 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cardiff Station.
There are 582+ hotels available in Cardiff Station.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Cardiff Station. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.