There are 7 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Macarthur by plane, bus, train, rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly, line 76 bus
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane SYD - CBR
- Take the bus from Woden Temporary Interchange Plt 1 to Coyne St before Carson Stbus
2h 45m$241–470Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus Au100-1 / ...
4h 19m$41–72Train
- Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Canberra Stationtrain 631 / ...
5h 29m$89–127Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Macarthur288.5 km
3h 3mDrive 288.5 km
- Drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Macarthurcar 288.5 km
3h 3m$52–74Bus via Canberra
- Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus
4h 19m$41–72Bus #2 (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus Melbourne
4h 53m$57–108
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Macarthur by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Macarthur is to bus which costs $40 - $75 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Macarthur is to fly and line 76 bus which takes 2h 45m and costs $240 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Macarthur. However, there are services departing from Sydney International Airport and arriving at Coyne St before Carson St via City Interchange Plt 4 and Woden Temporary Interchange Plt 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney Airport (SYD) station to Macarthur station. However, there are services departing from International Airport Station and arriving at Canberra Station via Campbelltown Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
The distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Macarthur is 272 km. The road distance is 288.5 km.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Macarthur without a car is to bus which takes 4h 19m and costs $40 - $75.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Macarthur, including transfers.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Macarthur bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Sydney International Airport station.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Macarthur train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Campbelltown Station.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Macarthur is to bus which takes 4h 19m and costs $40 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $130 and takes 5h 29m.
What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Macarthur, ACT, Australia?
FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberra hourly. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a train from Campbelltown Station to Canberra Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $26–50 and the journey takes 3h 32m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–410
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–350
- Website
- flypelican.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport via Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $340–700
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Campbelltown Station to Canberra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $30–50
- First Class
- $45–70
- Phone
- +61 2 6207 7611
- Website
- Transport Canberra
Bus from Woden Temporary Interchange Plt 1 to Coyne St before Carson St
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- Transport Canberra
- MyWay
- $2–4
- Single use ticket
- $6
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Advantage
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $65–100
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Macarthur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Macarthur bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Canberra station.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Macarthur train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Canberra Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) to Macarthur is 288 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Macarthur.
There are 912+ hotels available in Macarthur.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Macarthur. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.