There are 3 ways to get from Sydney CBD to Bowral by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Wynyard Station to Campbelltown Stationtrain T8 / ...
- Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Bowral Stationtrain Shl
2h 38m$13–27Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Bowral Station, Coach Stopbus 7505 / ...
3h 4m$14–21Drive 113.7 km
- Drive from Sydney CBD to Bowralcar 113.7 km
1h 22m$21–30
Sydney CBD to Bowral by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sydney CBD to Bowral is to bus which costs $14 - $21 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney CBD to Bowral is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney CBD station to Bowral station. However, there are services departing from Martin Place Station, Elizabeth St, Stand F and arriving at Bowral Station, Coach Stop via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney CBD station to Bowral station. However, there are services departing from Wynyard Station and arriving at Bowral Station via Campbelltown Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
The distance between Sydney CBD and Bowral is 131 km. The road distance is 113.7 km.
The best way to get from Sydney CBD to Bowral without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs $12 - $27.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Sydney CBD to Bowral, including transfers.
Sydney CBD to Bowral bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Sydney CBD to Bowral train services, operated by Sydney Trains, depart from Wynyard Station.
The best way to get from Sydney CBD to Bowral is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs $12 - $27. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $14 - $21 and takes 3h 4m.
What companies run services between Sydney CBD, NSW, Australia and Bowral, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Wynyard Station to Bowral Station via Campbelltown Station in around 2h 38m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Bowral Station, Coach Stop once daily. Tickets cost $12–18 and the journey takes 1h 55m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sydney Trains
Train from Wynyard Station to Campbelltown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- Sydney Trains
- Adult one-way
- $5–10
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Bowral Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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Booking & Getting There
Sydney CBD to Bowral bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Bowral Station, Coach Stop.
Sydney CBD to Bowral train services, operated by Sydney Trains, arrive at Campbelltown Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney CBD to Bowral is 114 km. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Sydney CBD to Bowral.
There are 312+ hotels available in Bowral.