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

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Thirlmere is to bus which costs $14 - $21 and takes 3h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sydney to Thirlmere is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs $15 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between Sydney and Thirlmere?

No, there is no direct bus from Sydney to Thirlmere. However, there are services departing from Town Hall, Park St, Stand H and arriving at Thirlmere Way Before Turner St via Macarthur Station, Menangle Rd, Stand F and Magdalene Catholic College. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Sydney and Thirlmere?

No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Thirlmere station. However, there are services departing from St James Station and arriving at Picton Station via Campbelltown Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.

How far is it from Sydney to Thirlmere?

The distance between Sydney and Thirlmere is 88 km. The road distance is 84.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Sydney to Thirlmere without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs $13 - $21.

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

It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Sydney to Thirlmere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Thirlmere bus from?

Sydney to Thirlmere bus services, operated by Transit Systems, depart from Town Hall, Park St, Stand H station.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Thirlmere train from?

Sydney to Thirlmere train services, operated by Sydney Trains, depart from St James Station.

Train or bus from Sydney to Thirlmere?

The best way to get from Sydney to Thirlmere is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs $13 - $21. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $14 - $21 and takes 3h 27m.

Where does the Sydney to Thirlmere bus arrive?

Sydney to Thirlmere bus services, operated by Transit Systems, arrive at Macarthur Station, Menangle Rd, Stand H.

Where does the Sydney to Thirlmere train arrive?

Sydney to Thirlmere train services, operated by Sydney Trains, arrive at Campbelltown Station.

Can I drive from Sydney to Thirlmere?

Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Thirlmere is 84 km. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Sydney to Thirlmere.

Where can I stay near Thirlmere?

There are 47+ hotels available in Thirlmere.

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There are 3 ways to get from Sydney to Thirlmere by train, bus, or car

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1. Take the train from St James Station to Campbelltown Stationtrain T2 / ...
2. Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Picton Stationtrain Shl
2h 41m
$14–21
Bus
1. Take the bus from Town Hall, Park St, Stand H to Macarthur Station, Menangle Rd, Stand Hbus N30
2. Take the bus from Magdalene Catholic College to Thirlmere Way Before Turner Stbus S844
3h 27m
$14–20
Drive 84.2 km
1. Drive from Sydney to Thirlmerecar 84.2 km
1h 11m
$15–22

Sydney to Thirlmere by train and bus

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Distance: 88.4 km
Duration: 2h 41m

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

You can take a train from St James Station to Thirlmere Station, Oaks St via Campbelltown Station, Picton Station, and Picton Station, Station St in around 2h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Hall, Park St, Stand H to Thirlmere Way Before Turner St via Macarthur Station, Menangle Rd, Stand F, Narellan Rd Before Morshead Rd, and Magdalene Catholic College in around 3h 27m.

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