What is the cheapest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Darling Harbour?

The cheapest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Darling Harbour is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 13 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Darling Harbour?

The fastest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Darling Harbour is to bus which takes 6 min and costs $5 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Darling Harbour?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sydney International Airport and arriving at Sydney Central Station station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

Is there a direct train between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Darling Harbour?

No, there is no direct train from Sydney Airport (SYD) station to Darling Harbour station. However, there are services departing from International Airport Station and arriving at Wynyard Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18 min.

How far is it from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Darling Harbour?

The distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Darling Harbour is 10 km. The road distance is 13.6 km.

How do I travel from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Darling Harbour without a car?

The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Darling Harbour without a car is to bus which takes 6 min and costs $5 - $21.

How long does it take to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Darling Harbour?

The bus from Sydney International Airport to Sydney Central Station takes 6 min including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Sydney Airport (SYD) to Darling Harbour bus from?

Sydney Airport (SYD) to Darling Harbour bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Sydney International Airport station.

Where do I catch the Sydney Airport (SYD) to Darling Harbour train from?

Sydney Airport (SYD) to Darling Harbour train services, operated by Sydney Trains, depart from International Airport Station.

Train or bus from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Darling Harbour?

The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Darling Harbour is to bus which takes 6 min and costs $5 - $21. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $21 - $30 and takes 18 min.

Where does the Sydney Airport (SYD) to Darling Harbour bus arrive?

Sydney Airport (SYD) to Darling Harbour bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney Central Station.

Where does the Sydney Airport (SYD) to Darling Harbour train arrive?

Sydney Airport (SYD) to Darling Harbour train services, operated by Sydney Trains, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Darling Harbour?

Yes, the driving distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) to Darling Harbour is 14 km. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Darling Harbour.

How do I get a bus ticket from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Darling Harbour?

Book your Sydney Airport (SYD) to Darling Harbour bus tickets online with FlixBus and 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Darling Harbour?

There are 5206+ hotels available in Darling Harbour.

Can I share a ride from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Darling Harbour?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Darling Harbour. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Sydney Airport (SYD) to Darling Harbour - 6 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Darling Harbour by bus, train, taxi, rideshare, car, or tram

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-1 / ...
6 min
$5–21
Drive 13.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Darling Harbourcar 13.6 km
13 min
$3–4
Train
1. Take the train from International Airport Station to Central Stationtrain T8
2. Take the train from Central Station to Wynyard Stationtrain T8 / ...
18 min
$21–29
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Darling Harbourtaxi 13.6 km
13 min
$45–60
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Darling Harbourrideshare 13.6 km
13 min
$55–75
Train, tram
1. Take the train from International Airport Station to Central Stationtrain T8
2. Take the tram from Central Grand Concourse station to Pyrmont Bay stationtram L1
25 min
$21–27

Sydney Airport (SYD) to Darling Harbour by train

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Distance: 10.4 km
Duration: 6 min

What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Darling Harbour, NSW, Australia?

FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Sydney International Airport to Sydney Central Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–3 and the journey takes 6 min. Transport for NSW also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from International Airport Station to Wynyard Station via Central Station in around 18 min.

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