There are 6 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Maddens Plains by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train via Waterfall Station
best- Take the train from Rockdale Station to Waterfall Stationtrain T4
- Take the train from Waterfall Station to Scarborough Stationtrain Sco
1h 51m$12–33Drive 47.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Maddens Plainscar 47.6 km
41 min$9–13Bus, line 2 bus
- Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Wollongongbus Pm2
- Take the bus from Princes Hwy Opp Achilles Av to Lawrence Hargrave Dr At Railway Tcebus 2
2h 52m$29–41Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Maddens Plains47.6 km
41 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Maddens Plainstaxi 47.6 km
41 min$140–170Train
- Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Scarborough Stationtrain Sco
2h 7m$24–31
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Maddens Plains by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Maddens Plains is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 41 min.
The fastest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Maddens Plains is to drive which takes 41 min and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Maddens Plains. However, there are services departing from Sydney International Airport and arriving at Lawrence Hargrave Dr At Railway Tce via Princes Hwy Opp Achilles Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney Airport (SYD) station to Maddens Plains station. However, there are services departing from Rockdale Station and arriving at Scarborough Station via Waterfall Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.
The distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Maddens Plains is 60 km. The road distance is 47.6 km.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Maddens Plains without a car is to train via Waterfall Station which takes 1h 51m and costs $12 - $35.
It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Maddens Plains, including transfers.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Maddens Plains bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Sydney International Airport station.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Maddens Plains train services, operated by Sydney Trains, depart from Rockdale Station.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Maddens Plains is to train via Waterfall Station which takes 1h 51m and costs $12 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus and line 2 bus, which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 52m.
What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Maddens Plains, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Sydney Airport, Terminal 1 International to Scarborough Station via Rockdale Station, Railway St, Stand G, Rockdale Station, and Waterfall Station in around 1h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sydney International Airport to Lawrence Hargrave Dr At Railway Tce via Wollongong, Wollongong Station, North Wollongong Station, and Princes Hwy Opp Achilles Av in around 2h 52m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sydney Trains
Train from Rockdale Station to Waterfall Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- Sydney Trains
- Adult one-way
- $4–7
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Waterfall Station to Scarborough Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Wolli Creek Station to Scarborough Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- 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
- Phone
- (02) 4271 1322
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Charters
Bus from Princes Hwy Opp Achilles Av to Lawrence Hargrave Dr At Railway Tce
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Premier Charters
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Maddens Plains
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- $140–170
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 Maddens Plains bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Wollongong station.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Maddens Plains train services, operated by Sydney Trains, arrive at Waterfall Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) to Maddens Plains is 48 km. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Maddens Plains.
There are 177+ hotels available in Maddens Plains.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Maddens Plains. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.