There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Bordertown by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Adelaide Airport, train
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane SYD - ADL
- Take the train from Adelaide Station to Bordertown Stationtrain
9h 41m$236–524Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Makin St/Heritage Stbus
- Take the bus from Hender St - North East side to Farquhar St / Binnie St - South sidebus
22h 20m$126–224Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bordertown Stationtrain The Overland
18h 34m$222–517Drive 1,141.6 km
- Drive from Sydney to Bordertowncar 1,141.6 km
12h 56m$209–301Fly to Melbourne Airport, train
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane SYD - MEL
- Take the train from Sunshine Station to North Shore Stationtrain
- Take the train from North Shore Station to Bordertown Stationtrain
11h 17m$275–708Fly to Avalon Airport, train
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane SYD - AVV
- Take the train from North Shore Station to Bordertown Stationtrain
11h 4m$253–696Fly to Mount Gambier Airport, bus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Mount Gambier Airport (MGB)plane SYD - MGB
- Take the bus from Jubillee Hwy East - North East side to Binnie St / North Tce - West sidebus
9h 4m$710–1,089
Sydney to Bordertown by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Bordertown is to bus which costs $120 - $230 and takes 22h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Bordertown is to fly and bus which takes 9h 4m and costs $700 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Bordertown. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Farquhar St / Binnie St - South side via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Hender St - North East side. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Bordertown station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Bordertown Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 34m.
The distance between Sydney and Bordertown is 1476 km. The road distance is 1141.6 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Bordertown without a car is to train which takes 18h 34m and costs $220 - $550.
It takes approximately 9h 41m to get from Sydney to Bordertown, including transfers.
Sydney to Bordertown bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Bordertown train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Bordertown is to train which takes 18h 34m and costs $220 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $230 and takes 22h 20m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Bordertown, SA, Australia?
You can take a train from Central Station to Bordertown Station via Southern Cross Station in around 18h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Station to Farquhar St / Binnie St - South side via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Makin St/Heritage St, and Hender St - North East side in around 22h 20m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–650
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–550
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Avalon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–410
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- Journey Beyond
Train from Adelaide Station to Bordertown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- Journey Beyond
- Red Standard
- $85–110
- Red Premium
- $150–180
Train from Southern Cross Station to Bordertown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $140–280
- Website
- Journey Beyond
- Red Standard
- $140–170
- Red Premium
- $230–280
Train from North Shore Station to Bordertown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $120–250
- Website
- Journey Beyond
- Red Standard
- $120–150
- Red Premium
- $210–250
Train from North Shore Station to Bordertown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $120–250
- Website
- Journey Beyond
- Red Standard
- $120–150
- Red Premium
- $210–250
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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Booking & Getting There
Sydney to Bordertown bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Bordertown is 30 min behind Sydney. It is currently 5:23 PM in Sydney and 4:53 PM in Bordertown.
Sydney to Bordertown train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Southern Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Bordertown is 1142 km. It takes approximately 12h 56m to drive from Sydney to Bordertown.
There are four+ hotels available in Bordertown.





