There are 5 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to South Penrith by train, rideshare, car, taxi, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Central Station to Penrith Stationtrain Bmt
1h 23m$26–36Drive 55.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to South Penrithcar 55.6 km
40 min$10–15Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sydney-SYD to South Penrith55.6 km
40 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Sydney Airport (SYD) to South Penrithtaxi 55.6 km
40 min$160–200Line 420 bus, train
- Take the bus from Sydney Airport, Terminal 1 International to Burwood Station, Burwood Rd, Stand Ebus 420
- Take the train from Burwood Station to Penrith Stationtrain T1
2h 23m$11–18
Sydney Airport (SYD) to South Penrith by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to South Penrith is to drive which costs $9 - $15 and takes 40 min.
The fastest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to South Penrith is to drive which takes 40 min and costs $9 - $15.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney Airport (SYD) station to South Penrith station. However, there are services departing from International Airport Station and arriving at Penrith Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
The distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) and South Penrith is 68 km. The road distance is 55.6 km.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to South Penrith without a car is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs $26 - $40.
It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to South Penrith, including transfers.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to South Penrith train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Central Station.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to South Penrith train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Penrith Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) to South Penrith is 56 km. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to South Penrith.
There are 315+ hotels available in South Penrith.
What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and South Penrith, NSW, Australia?
Intercity Trains operates a train from Central Station to Penrith Station hourly. Tickets cost $6–9 and the journey takes 50 min. Sydney Trains also services this route every 10 minutes.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Penrith Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sydney Trains
Train from Central Station to Penrith Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- Sydney Trains
- Adult one-way
- $6–10
Train from Burwood Station to Penrith Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- Sydney Trains
- Adult one-way
- $5–9
- Phone
- 02 8118 7102
- [email protected]
- Website
- Transit Systems
Bus from Sydney Airport, Terminal 1 International to Burwood Station, Burwood Rd, Stand E
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Transit Systems
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sydney-SYD to South Penrith
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- $160–200
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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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sydney Airport (SYD) and South Penrith. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






