There are 5 ways to get from Thornleigh to Sydney Airport (SYD) by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Thornleigh Station to Central Stationtrain T9
- Take the train from Central Station to International Airport Stationtrain T8
1h 1m$23–30Drive 31.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Thornleigh to Sydney Airport (SYD)car 31.1 km
31 min$6–8Bus, line 420 bus
- Take the bus from Thornleigh Station, The Esplanade to Strathfield Station, Albert Rd, Stand Gbus N80
- Take the bus from Burwood Station, Burwood Rd, Stand F to Sydney Airport, Terminal 1 Internationalbus 420
1h 26m$10–17Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Thornleigh to Sydney-SYD31.1 km
31 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Thornleigh to Sydney Airport (SYD)taxi 31.1 km
31 min$95–120
Thornleigh to Sydney Airport (SYD) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thornleigh to Sydney Airport (SYD) is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 31 min.
The fastest way to get from Thornleigh to Sydney Airport (SYD) is to drive which takes 31 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Thornleigh station to Sydney Airport (SYD). However, there are services departing from Thornleigh Station, The Esplanade and arriving at Sydney Airport, Terminal 1 International via Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand D and Burwood Station, Burwood Rd, Stand F. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Thornleigh station to Sydney Airport (SYD) station. However, there are services departing from Thornleigh Station and arriving at International Airport Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.
The distance between Thornleigh and Sydney Airport (SYD) is 38 km. The road distance is 31.1 km.
The best way to get from Thornleigh to Sydney Airport (SYD) without a car is to train which takes 1h 1m and costs $22 - $30.
It takes approximately 1h 1m to get from Thornleigh to Sydney Airport (SYD), including transfers.
Thornleigh to Sydney Airport (SYD) bus services, operated by Busways, depart from Thornleigh Station, The Esplanade.
Thornleigh to Sydney Airport (SYD) train services, operated by Sydney Trains, depart from Thornleigh Station.
The best way to get from Thornleigh to Sydney Airport (SYD) is to train which takes 1h 1m and costs $22 - $30. Alternatively, you can bus and line 420 bus, which costs $10 - $17 and takes 1h 26m.
What companies run services between Thornleigh, NSW, Australia and Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia?
You can take a train from Thornleigh Station to International Airport Station via Central Station in around 1h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thornleigh Station, The Esplanade to Sydney Airport, Terminal 1 International via Strathfield Station, Albert Rd, Stand G, Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand D, Burwood Station, Railway Pde, Stand A, and Burwood Station, Burwood Rd, Stand F in around 1h 26m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sydney Trains
Train from Thornleigh Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- Sydney Trains
- Adult one-way
- $4–7
Train from Central Station to International Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $18–23
- Website
- Sydney Trains
- Adult one-way
- $18–23
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- Busways
Bus from Thornleigh Station, The Esplanade to Strathfield Station, Albert Rd, Stand G
- Phone
- 02 8118 7102
- [email protected]
- Website
- Transit Systems
Bus from Burwood Station, Burwood Rd, Stand F to Sydney Airport, Terminal 1 International
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Transit Systems
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Thornleigh to Sydney-SYD
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Estimated price
- $95–120
Silver Taxi Sydney
- Phone
- 1300 607 666
- Website
- sydneytaxicabs.com.au
13Cabs
- Phone
- 13 2227
- Website
- 13cabs.com.au
Black & White Cabs
- Phone
- 133 222
- Website
- blackandwhitecabs.com.au
Silver Service
- Phone
- 133 100
- Website
- silverservice.com.au
WAV CABS
- Phone
- +61 451 555 009
- Website
- wavmaxicabs.com.au
ingogo
- Phone
- 5120 2095
- Website
- ingogo.com.au
Windsor Taxicab Services
- Phone
- +61488 048 208
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More Questions & Answers
Thornleigh to Sydney Airport (SYD) bus services, operated by Busways, arrive at Strathfield Station, Albert Rd, Stand G.
Thornleigh to Sydney Airport (SYD) train services, operated by Sydney Trains, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thornleigh to Sydney Airport (SYD) is 31 km. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Thornleigh to Sydney Airport (SYD).
There are 5269+ hotels available in Sydney Airport (SYD).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Thornleigh and Sydney Airport (SYD). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.