What is the cheapest way to get from Sydney CBD to Thornleigh?

The cheapest way to get from Sydney CBD to Thornleigh is to bus which costs $4 - $7 and takes 1h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sydney CBD to Thornleigh?

The fastest way to get from Sydney CBD to Thornleigh is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs $80 - $95.

Is there a direct bus between Sydney CBD and Thornleigh?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Town Hall, Park St, Stand H and arriving at The Esplanade Opp Thornleigh Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Sydney CBD and Thornleigh?

No, there is no direct train from Sydney CBD station to Thornleigh station. However, there are services departing from Martin Place Station and arriving at Thornleigh Station via Epping Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39 min.

How far is it from Sydney CBD to Thornleigh?

The distance between Sydney CBD and Thornleigh is 29 km. The road distance is 26.8 km.

How do I travel from Sydney CBD to Thornleigh without a car?

The best way to get from Sydney CBD to Thornleigh without a car is to subway and train which takes 39 min and costs $7 - $12.

How long does it take to get from Sydney CBD to Thornleigh?

It takes approximately 39 min to get from Sydney CBD to Thornleigh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sydney CBD to Thornleigh bus from?

Sydney CBD to Thornleigh bus services, operated by Busways, depart from Town Hall, Park St, Stand H station.

Where do I catch the Sydney CBD to Thornleigh train from?

Sydney CBD to Thornleigh train services, operated by Sydney Metro, depart from Martin Place Station.

Where does the Sydney CBD to Thornleigh bus arrive?

Sydney CBD to Thornleigh bus services, operated by Busways, arrive at The Esplanade Opp Thornleigh Station.

Where does the Sydney CBD to Thornleigh train arrive?

Sydney CBD to Thornleigh train services, operated by Sydney Metro, arrive at Epping Station.

Can I drive from Sydney CBD to Thornleigh?

Yes, the driving distance between Sydney CBD to Thornleigh is 27 km. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Sydney CBD to Thornleigh.

Where can I stay near Thornleigh?

There are 4583+ hotels available in Thornleigh.

Sydney CBD to Thornleigh - 6 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Sydney CBD to Thornleigh by subway, train, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from Martin Place Station to Epping Stationsubway M1
2. Take the train from Epping Station to Thornleigh Stationtrain T9
39 min
$7–12
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Town Hall, Park St, Stand H to The Esplanade Opp Thornleigh Stationbus N80
1h 4m
$4–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sydney CBD to Thornleightaxi 26.8 km
26 min
$80–95
Drive 26.8 km
1. Drive from Sydney CBD to Thornleighcar 26.8 km
26 min
$5–7
Bus, line 625 bus
1. Take the bus from Wynyard Station, Kent St, Stand V to Pennant Hills Rd Before Eaton Rdbus 620X / ...
2. Take the bus from Pennant Hills Rd Before Eaton Rd to Pennant Hills Station, Railway St, Stand Cbus 625 / ...
1h 7m
$12–18
Train, line 587 bus
1. Take the train from Wynyard Station to Hornsby Stationtrain T1
2. Take the bus from Hornsby Station, Stand C to Duffy Av Before Sinclair Avbus 587 / ...
1h 12m
$8–14

Sydney CBD to Thornleigh by subway and train

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Distance: 28.7 km
Duration: 39 min

What companies run services between Sydney CBD, NSW, Australia and Thornleigh, NSW, Australia?

Busways operates a bus from Town Hall, Park St, Stand H to The Esplanade Opp Thornleigh Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $4–7 and the journey takes 1h 4m.

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