There are 5 ways to get from Sydney to Lake George by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Central Station to Bungendore Stationtrain 631 / ...
3h 49m$72–110Drive 247.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Sydney to Lake Georgecar 247.5 km
3h 10m$45–64Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Bungendore Station, Coach Stopbus 7103 / ...
3h 54m$67–91Fly, taxi
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane SYD - CBR
- Take the taxi from Canberra-Airport-CBR to Lake Georgetaxi
3h 7m$388–642Train via Minto
- Take the train from Wynyard Station to Campbelltown Stationtrain T8 / ...
- Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Bungendore Stationtrain 631 / ...
5h 22m$75–114
Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Lake George is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Lake George is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 7m and costs $380 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Lake George station. However, there are services departing from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and arriving at Bungendore Station, Coach Stop via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Lake George station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Bungendore Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between Sydney and Lake George is 298 km. The road distance is 247.5 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Lake George without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs $70 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Sydney to Lake George, including transfers.
Sydney to Lake George bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Sydney to Lake George train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Lake George is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs $70 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $95 and takes 3h 54m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Lake George, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink operates a train from Central Station to Bungendore Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $26–50 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Bungendore Station, Coach Stop 4 times a week. Tickets cost $22–35 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–410
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–350
- Website
- flypelican.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport via Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $330–750
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Bungendore Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $35–50
- First Class
- $45–70
Train from Campbelltown Station to Bungendore Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $30–45
- First Class
- $40–65
- Phone
- 131 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- transport.nsw.gov.au
Train from Wynyard Station to Campbelltown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydneytrains
- Adult one-way
- $5–9
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Bungendore Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $140–170
ACT Cabs
- Phone
- +61 2 6280 0077
- Website
- actcabs.com.au
Canberra Elite Taxis
- Phone
- +61 2 6126 1600
- Website
- canberraelite.com.au
Qe Taxis
- Phone
- 133 300
- Website
- qetaxis.com.au
Queanbeyan Jerrabomberra Cabs
- Phone
- 132 211
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney to Lake George bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Bungendore Station, Coach Stop.
Sydney to Lake George train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Bungendore Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Lake George is 247 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Sydney to Lake George.
There are 33+ hotels available in Lake George.