What is the cheapest way to get from Sydney to Penrith?

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Penrith is to train which costs $6 - $10 and takes 49 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Sydney to Penrith?

The fastest way to get from Sydney to Penrith is to drive which takes 43 min and costs $9 - $15.

Is there a direct bus between Sydney and Penrith?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Town Hall, Park St, Stand H and arriving at Penrith Station, Stand D station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Sydney and Penrith?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Central Station station and arriving at Penrith Station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 49 min.

How far is it from Sydney to Penrith?

The distance between Sydney and Penrith is 55 km. The road distance is 54.6 km.

How do I travel from Sydney to Penrith without a car?

The best way to get from Sydney to Penrith without a car is to train which takes 49 min and costs $6 - $10.

How long does it take to get from Sydney to Penrith?

The train from Central Station to Penrith Station takes 49 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Penrith bus from?

Sydney to Penrith bus services, operated by CDC NSW Blue Mountains Transit, depart from Town Hall, Park St, Stand H station.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Penrith train from?

Sydney to Penrith train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Central Station.

Train or bus from Sydney to Penrith?

The best way to get from Sydney to Penrith is to train which takes 49 min and costs $6 - $10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $8 - $13 and takes 1h 43m.

Where does the Sydney to Penrith bus arrive?

Sydney to Penrith bus services, operated by CDC NSW Blue Mountains Transit, arrive at Penrith Station, Stand D.

Where does the Sydney to Penrith train arrive?

Sydney to Penrith train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Penrith Station.

Can I drive from Sydney to Penrith?

Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Penrith is 55 km. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Sydney to Penrith.

How do I get a train ticket from Sydney to Penrith?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Sydney to Penrith?

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Where can I stay near Penrith?

There are 307+ hotels available in Penrith.

Sydney to Penrith - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and line 52 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Sydney to Penrith by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Central Station to Penrith Stationtrain Bmt
49 min
$6–10
Bus
1. Take the bus from Town Hall, Park St, Stand H to Penrith Station, Stand Dbus N70
1h 43m
$8–13
Drive 54.6 km
1. Drive from Sydney to Penrithcar 54.6 km
43 min
$10–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sydney to Penrithtaxi 54.6 km
43 min
$150–190
Line 52 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Town Hall House, Druitt St, Stand L to Parramatta Station, Stand B3bus 52
2. Take the bus from Parramatta Station, Stand B3 to Penrith Station, Stand Fbus 90T1
2h 42m
$8–12

Sydney to Penrith by train

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Distance: 55 km
Duration: 49 min

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Penrith, NSW, Australia?

Intercity Trains operates a train from Central Station to Penrith Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6–9 and the journey takes 49 min. Sydney Trains also services this route every 15 minutes. Alternatively, CDC NSW Blue Mountains Transit operates a bus from Town Hall, Park St, Stand H to Penrith Station, Stand D every 4 hours. Tickets cost $8–11 and the journey takes 1h 43m. NSW TrainLink also services this route once a week.

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