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Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) to Central Station

How to get from the airport to the city centre: time, fare and hours for each option.

  1. TrainAirport Link train (T8)

    13–20 min

    Fare
    A$18–A$24
    Hours
    05:00–00:00
    ·
    every 10 min

    13 min to Central; the fare includes a station access fee of ~A$17. Tap on with a bank card or Opal.

    Source: www.airportlink.com.au · checked 2026-09-28

  2. BusBus 420 / 350

    30–45 min

    Fare
    A$3–A$6
    Hours
    05:00–23:00
    ·
    every 15 min

    Bus 420 to Mascot/Burwood, 350 to Bondi Junction — avoids the station access fee but does not go downtown directly.

    Source: transportnsw.info · checked 2026-09-28

  3. TaxiTaxi

    20–35 min

    Fare
    A$45–A$65
    Hours
    24h

    Metered plus A$4.85 airport rank fee and tolls.

    Source: www.sydneyairport.com.au · checked 2026-09-28

  4. Ride-hailingUber / DiDi

    20–35 min

    Fare
    A$40–A$60
    Hours
    24h

    Book in the app and meet at the signed ride-share pick-up zone; surge pricing at peak times.

    Source: www.sydneyairport.com.au · checked 2026-09-28

Fares and timetables change. Confirm with the operator before you travel.

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