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How to get fromSydney Airport (SYD) to Northern Beachesby bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Northern Beaches by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 270 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Clarence St After Market St to German International School Sydney, Myoora Rdbus bus 270 / ...
    1h 11m
    $8–13

  2. Drive 38.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Northern Beachescar car 38.9 km
    40 min
    $7–10

  3. Train, line 197 bus

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Gordon Stationtrain train T9 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Gordon Station, Stand A to HomeCo Belrose, Garigal Rdbus bus 197
    1h 20m
    $25–36

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Northern Beachesrideshare rideshare 38.9 km
    40 min

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Northern Beachestaxi taxi 38.9 km
    40 min
    $120–150

  6. Train, line 197 bus via Mona Vale Rd Opp Kimbriki Rd

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Gordon Stationtrain train T9 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Gordon Station, Stand A to Mona Vale Rd Opp Kimbriki Rdbus bus 197 / ...
    1h 28m
    $8–16

  7. Line 420 bus, line 410 bus, line 197 bus

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Airport, Terminal 1 International to Burwood Station, Burwood Rd, Stand Ebus bus 420
    2. Take the bus from Burwood Station, Burwood Rd, Stand E to Macquarie Park Station, Lane Cove Rd, Stand Bbus bus 410
    3. Take the bus from Macquarie Park Station, Waterloo Rd, Stand F to Mona Vale Rd Opp Kimbriki Rdbus bus 197
    2h 41m
    $11–16

Sydney Airport (SYD) to Northern Beaches by train and bus

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Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 36.8 km
  • Duration: 1h 11m

What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Northern Beaches, NSW, Australia?

Transport for NSW operates a bus from Clarence St After Market St to German International School Sydney, Myoora Rd every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 47 min.

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