There are 3 ways to get from Sydney CBD to Cardiff Station by train, bus, or car
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Sydney CBD to Cardiff Station by train
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The cheapest way to get from Sydney CBD to Cardiff Station is to train which costs $12 - $20 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney CBD to Cardiff Station is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney CBD station to Cardiff Station station. However, there are services departing from Wynyard Station, Clarence St, Stand R and arriving at Cardiff Station, Main Rd via Chatswood and Charlestown Square, Pearson St, Stand A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney CBD station to Cardiff Station station. However, there are services departing from Wynyard Station and arriving at Cardiff Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
The distance between Sydney CBD and Cardiff Station is 156 km. The road distance is 145 km.
The best way to get from Sydney CBD to Cardiff Station without a car is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs $12 - $20.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Sydney CBD to Cardiff Station, including transfers.
Sydney CBD to Cardiff Station bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Chatswood station.
Sydney CBD to Cardiff Station train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney CBD to Cardiff Station is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs $12 - $20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 10m.
What companies run services between Sydney CBD, NSW, Australia and Cardiff Station, NSW, Australia?
Intercity Trains operates a train from Central Station to Cardiff Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 2h 16m. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Chatswood to Charlestown once daily. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Cardiff Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Chatswood to Charlestown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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Booking & Getting There
Sydney CBD to Cardiff Station bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Charlestown station.
Sydney CBD to Cardiff Station train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Cardiff Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney CBD to Cardiff Station is 145 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Sydney CBD to Cardiff Station.
There are 602+ hotels available in Cardiff Station.