There are 3 ways to get from Sydney to Cardiff South by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Central Station to Cardiff Stationtrain Ccn
2h 35m$9–13Bus
- Take the bus from Wynyard Station, Clarence St, Stand R to Hornsby Station, Stand Bbus N90
- Take the bus from Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St to Main Rd Opp Cardiff Stationbus 37Cn
3h 16m$16–21Drive 142.8 km
- Drive from Sydney to Cardiff Southcar 142.8 km
1h 49m$26–38
Sydney to Cardiff South by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Cardiff South is to train which costs $9 - $13 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Cardiff South is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Cardiff South station. However, there are services departing from Wynyard Station, Clarence St, Stand R and arriving at Main Rd Opp Cardiff Station via Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Central Station station and arriving at Cardiff Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 35m.
The distance between Sydney and Cardiff South is 154 km. The road distance is 142.8 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Cardiff South without a car is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs $9 - $13.
The train from Central Station to Cardiff Station takes 2h 35m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Sydney to Cardiff South bus services, operated by Busways, depart from Wynyard Station, Clarence St, Stand R.
Sydney to Cardiff South train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Cardiff South is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs $9 - $13. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $15 - $21 and takes 3h 16m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Cardiff South, 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 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wynyard Station, Clarence St, Stand R to Main Rd Opp Cardiff Station via Hornsby Station, Stand B and Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St in around 3h 16m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Cardiff Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- Busways
Bus from Wynyard Station, Clarence St, Stand R to Hornsby Station, Stand B
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St to Main Rd Opp Cardiff Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–15
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
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Booking & Getting There
Sydney to Cardiff South bus services, operated by Busways, arrive at Hornsby Station, Stand B.
Sydney to Cardiff South train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Cardiff Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Cardiff South is 143 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Sydney to Cardiff South.
There are 623+ hotels available in Cardiff South.