There are 4 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Southern Highlands by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from International Airport Station to Campbelltown Stationtrain T8
- Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Bowral Stationtrain Shl
2h 13m$25–47Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Bowral Station, Coach Stopbus 4101 / ...
2h 56m$13–20Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Southern Highlands103.1 km
1h 10mDrive 103.1 km
- Drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Southern Highlandscar 103.1 km
1h 10m$19–27
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Southern Highlands by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Southern Highlands is to bus which costs $13 - $21 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Southern Highlands is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Southern Highlands station. However, there are services departing from Sydney International Airport and arriving at Bowral Station, Coach Stop via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney Airport (SYD) station to Southern Highlands station. However, there are services departing from International Airport Station and arriving at Bowral Station via Campbelltown Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
The distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Southern Highlands is 119 km. The road distance is 103.1 km.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Southern Highlands without a car is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs $25 - $50.
It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Southern Highlands, including transfers.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Southern Highlands bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Southern Highlands train services, operated by Sydney Trains, depart from International Airport Station.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Southern Highlands is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs $25 - $50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $13 - $21 and takes 2h 56m.
What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Southern Highlands, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from International Airport Station to Bowral Station via Campbelltown Station in around 2h 13m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Bowral Station, Coach Stop 4 times a week. Tickets cost $12–18 and the journey takes 1h 50m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sydney Trains
Train from International Airport Station to Campbelltown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $18–23
- Website
- Sydney Trains
- Adult one-way
- $18–23
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Campbelltown Station to Bowral Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Campbelltown Station to Bowral Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $17–25
- First Class
- $23–35
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Bowral Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Southern Highlands
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Southern Highlands bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Bowral Station, Coach Stop.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Southern Highlands train services, operated by Sydney Trains, arrive at Campbelltown Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) to Southern Highlands is 103 km. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Southern Highlands.
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