There are 6 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Port Kembla by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Stationtrain Sco
1h 58m$30–39Train via Waterfall Station
cheapest- Take the train from Rockdale Station to Waterfall Stationtrain T4
- Take the train from Waterfall Station to Port Kembla North Stationtrain Sco
2h 42m$13–34Bus
- Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Wollongongbus Pm2
2h 6m$23–32Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Port Kembla79.7 km
1h 4mDrive 79.7 km
- Drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Port Kemblacar 79.7 km
1h 4m$15–21Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Port Kemblataxi 79.7 km
1h 4m$230–280
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Port Kembla by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Port Kembla is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Port Kembla is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Port Kembla. However, there are services departing from Sydney International Airport and arriving at King St Opp Bent St via Wollongong Station, Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney Airport (SYD) station to Port Kembla station. However, there are services departing from International Airport Station and arriving at Port Kembla North Station via Wolli Creek Station and Wollongong Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
The distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Port Kembla is 82 km. The road distance is 79.7 km.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Port Kembla without a car is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs $30 - $40.
It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Port Kembla, including transfers.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Port Kembla bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Sydney International Airport station.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Port Kembla train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Wolli Creek Station.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Port Kembla is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs $30 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 6m.
What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Port Kembla, NSW, Australia?
Intercity Trains operates a train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Sydney International Airport to Wollongong once daily. Tickets cost $20–29 and the journey takes 1h 35m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Waterfall Station to Port Kembla North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- 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
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Port Kembla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Estimated price
- $230–280
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 Port Kembla bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Wollongong station.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Port Kembla train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Wollongong Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) to Port Kembla is 80 km. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Port Kembla.
There are 492+ hotels available in Port Kembla.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Port Kembla. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.







