There are 5 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Haywards Bay by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Unanderra Stationtrain Sco
2h 30m$27–36Drive 89 km
cheapest- Drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Haywards Baycar 89 km
1h 10m$16–23Bus, line 57 bus
- Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Wollongongbus Pm2
- Take the bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Yallah Rd Opp Haywards Bay Drbus 57
3h 12m$25–34Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Haywards Bay89 km
1h 10mTrain, bus, line 57 bus
- Take the train from International Airport Station to Campbelltown Stationtrain T8
- Take the bus from Campbelltown Station, Stand D to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus 887
- Take the bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Yallah Rd Opp Haywards Bay Drbus 57
4h 10m$30–37
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Haywards Bay by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Haywards Bay is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Haywards Bay is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Haywards Bay. However, there are services departing from Sydney International Airport and arriving at Yallah Rd Opp Haywards Bay Dr via Wollongong Station, Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney Airport (SYD) station to Haywards Bay station. However, there are services departing from International Airport Station and arriving at Unanderra Station via Wolli Creek Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
The distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Haywards Bay is 94 km. The road distance is 89 km.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Haywards Bay without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs $27 - $40.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Haywards Bay, including transfers.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Haywards Bay bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Sydney International Airport station.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Haywards Bay train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Wolli Creek Station.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Haywards Bay is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs $27 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus and line 57 bus, which costs $24 - $35 and takes 3h 12m.
What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Haywards Bay, NSW, Australia?
Intercity Trains operates a train from Wolli Creek Station to Unanderra Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 1h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sydney International Airport to Yallah Rd Opp Haywards Bay Dr via Wollongong Station, Station St in around 3h 12m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Wolli Creek Station to Unanderra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sydney Trains
Train from International Airport Station to Campbelltown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $18–23
- Website
- Sydney Trains
- Adult one-way
- $18–23
- 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
- Phone
- +61 2 4271 1322
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Illawarra
Bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Yallah Rd Opp Haywards Bay Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- Premier Illawarra
Bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Yallah Rd Opp Haywards Bay Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- Premier Illawarra
- Phone
- 02 8118 7102
- [email protected]
- Website
- Transit Systems
Bus from Campbelltown Station, Stand D to Wollongong Station, Station St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Website
- Transit Systems
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Haywards Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Haywards Bay bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Wollongong station.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Haywards Bay train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Unanderra Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) to Haywards Bay is 89 km. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Haywards Bay.
There are 591+ hotels available in Haywards Bay.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Haywards Bay. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









