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

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Thornleigh is to bus which costs $4 - $7 and takes 1h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sydney to Thornleigh is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs $75 - $95.

Is there a direct bus between Sydney and Thornleigh?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Town Hall, Park St, Stand H and arriving at The Esplanade Opp Thornleigh Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Sydney and Thornleigh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Central Station station and arriving at Thornleigh Station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 44 min.

How far is it from Sydney to Thornleigh?

The distance between Sydney and Thornleigh is 27 km. The road distance is 25.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Sydney to Thornleigh without a car is to subway and train which takes 36 min and costs $7 - $12.

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

It takes approximately 36 min to get from Sydney to Thornleigh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Thornleigh bus from?

Sydney to Thornleigh bus services, operated by Busways, depart from Town Hall, Park St, Stand H station.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Thornleigh train from?

Sydney to Thornleigh train services, operated by Sydney Metro, depart from Barangaroo Station.

Train or bus from Sydney to Thornleigh?

The best way to get from Sydney to Thornleigh is to bus which takes 1h 4m and costs $4 - $7. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $4 - $7 and takes 44 min.

Where does the Sydney to Thornleigh bus arrive?

Sydney to Thornleigh bus services, operated by Busways, arrive at The Esplanade Opp Thornleigh Station.

Where does the Sydney to Thornleigh train arrive?

Sydney to Thornleigh train services, operated by Sydney Metro, arrive at Epping Station.

Can I drive from Sydney to Thornleigh?

Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Thornleigh is 26 km. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Sydney to Thornleigh.

Where can I stay near Thornleigh?

There are 4561+ hotels available in Thornleigh.

Sydney to Thornleigh - 7 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Thornleigh by subway, train, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from Barangaroo Station to Epping Stationsubway M1
2. Take the train from Epping Station to Thornleigh Stationtrain T9
36 min
$7–12
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Town Hall, Park St, Stand H to The Esplanade Opp Thornleigh Stationbus N80
1h 4m
$4–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sydney to Thornleightaxi 25.9 km
24 min
$75–95
Drive 25.9 km
1. Drive from Sydney to Thornleighcar 25.9 km
24 min
$5–7
Train
1. Take the train from Central Station to Thornleigh Stationtrain T9
44 min
$4–7
Bus, line 625 bus
1. Take the bus from Wynyard Station, Kent St, Stand V to Pennant Hills Rd Before Eaton Rdbus 620X / ...
2. Take the bus from Pennant Hills Rd Before Eaton Rd to Pennant Hills Station, Railway St, Stand Cbus 625 / ...
1h 7m
$12–18
Train, line 587 bus
1. Take the train from Wynyard Station to Hornsby Stationtrain T1
2. Take the bus from Hornsby Station, Stand C to Duffy Av Before Sinclair Avbus 587 / ...
1h 12m
$8–14

Sydney to Thornleigh by subway and train

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Distance: 27.3 km
Duration: 36 min

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

Busways operates a bus from Town Hall, Park St, Stand H to The Esplanade Opp Thornleigh Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $4–7 and the journey takes 1h 4m. Alternatively, Sydney Trains operates a train from Central Station to Thornleigh Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $4–7 and the journey takes 44 min.

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