There are 5 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Shortland by train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain Ccn
3h 35m$16–22Bus via Gordon Station
- Take the bus from Gordon Station, Werona Av, Stand D to Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rdbus 15Cn
4h 5m$30–44Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Shortland160 km
1h 55mDrive 160 km
- Drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Shortlandcar 160 km
1h 55m$29–41Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Broadmeadow Station, Brown Rdbus 2371 / ...
4h 54m$20–30
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Shortland by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Shortland is to train which costs $16 - $23 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Shortland is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney Airport (SYD) station to Shortland. However, there are services departing from Gordon Station, Werona Av, Stand D and arriving at Derna Rd At Bardia Rd via Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney Airport (SYD) station to Shortland station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Sandgate Station via Hamilton Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Shortland is 181 km. The road distance is 160 km.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Shortland without a car is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs $16 - $23.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Shortland, including transfers.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Shortland bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Gordon Station, Werona Av, Stand D.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Shortland train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Shortland is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs $16 - $23. Alternatively, you can bus via Gordon Station, which costs $30 - $45 and takes 4h 5m.
What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Shortland, NSW, Australia?
Intercity Trains operates a train from Central Station to Hamilton Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $10–13 and the journey takes 2h 49m. Alternatively, Transport for NSW operates a bus from Gordon Station, Werona Av, Stand D to Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $5–8 and the journey takes 2h 17m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Gordon Station, Werona Av, Stand D to Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Broadmeadow Station, Brown Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
,_in_NSW_TrainLink_livery,_Irizar_i6_bodied_Scania_K310IB_at_Wagga_Wagga_Railway_Station.jpg "TrainLink Coach")
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Shortland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- On demand
Want to know more about travelling around Australia
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia
Read the travel guide
4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Shortland bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Shortland train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Hamilton Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) to Shortland is 160 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Shortland.
There are 482+ hotels available in Shortland.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Shortland. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.