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How to get from Sydney International Airport Station to Downtown Sydney by train?

Sydney International Airport Station to Downtown Sydney map

From Sydney International Airport Station to Downtown Sydney by train

To get from Sydney International Airport Station to Downtown Sydney in Sydney, take the T8 train from Sydney International Airport Station station to Central Station station. Next, take the T2 train from Central Station station to St James Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 30 min. The ride fare is A$18.87.

30minA$18.87
Train - T8
Train - T2
Walk to Downtown Sydney
Leaves from Sydney International Airport Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Sydney International Airport Station
    Departure Plaza
  • 2
    Train - T8
    Wait for train
    T8
    City Circle via Museum
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Central Station
    ID 200060
    12 min
  • 4
    Train - T2
    Wait for train
    T2
    Parramatta
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St James Station
    ID 200050
    5 min
  • 6
    Walk to Downtown Sydney
    Walk to
    Downtown Sydney
    360 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Sydney International Airport Station to Downtown Sydney by train via T8 and SCO

To get from Sydney International Airport Station to Downtown Sydney in Sydney, take the T8 train from Sydney International Airport Station station to Central Station station. Next, take the SCO train from Central Station station to Martin Place Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 35 min. The ride fare is A$19.84.

35minA$19.84
Train - T8
Train - SCO
Walk to Downtown Sydney
Leaves from Sydney International Airport Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Sydney International Airport Station
    Departure Plaza
  • 2
    Train - T8
    Wait for train
    T8
    City Circle via Museum
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Central Station
    ID 200060
    12 min
  • 4
    Train - SCO
    Wait for train
    SCO
    Bondi Junction
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Martin Place Station
    ID 200030
    5 min
  • 6
    Walk to Downtown Sydney
    Walk to
    Downtown Sydney
    340 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Sydney International Airport Station to Downtown Sydney

The distance between Sydney International Airport Station, Sydney and Downtown Sydney, Sydney is approximately 10.12 km, which can typically be travelled in 30 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sydney International Airport Station to Downtown Sydney by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Sydney – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Sydney International Airport Station

Sydney International Airport Station is located at Departure Plaza, Sydney and the nearest public transport station is Tbus - T1 - International Aiport.

Train stations close to Sydney International Airport Station:

  • International Airport
  • Wolli Creek
  • Tempe

Bus stations close to Sydney International Airport Station:

  • Sydney Airport, Terminal 1 International
  • Kendrick Park, Princes Hwy

Public transport stations close to Downtown Sydney, Sydney

Downtown Sydney is located at Downtown Sydney, Sydney and the nearest public transport station is St James Station, Elizabeth St, Stand C.

Train stations close to Downtown Sydney:

  • Martin Place Station
  • St James Station

Bus stations close to Downtown Sydney:

  • St James Station, Elizabeth St, Stand C
  • St Mary's Cathedral, St Marys Rd
  • St James Station, Elizabeth St, Stand B

Sydney International Airport Station to Downtown Sydney map

Alternative route from Sydney International Airport Station to Downtown Sydney by train via T8 and SCO

To get from Sydney International Airport Station to Downtown Sydney in Sydney, take the T8 train from Sydney International Airport Station station to Central Station station. Next, take the SCO train from Central Station station to Martin Place Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 35 min. The ride fare is A$19.84.

35minA$19.84
Train - T8
Train - SCO
Walk to Downtown Sydney
Leaves from Sydney International Airport Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Sydney International Airport Station
    Departure Plaza
  • 2
    Train - T8
    Wait for train
    T8
    City Circle via Museum
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Central Station
    ID 200060
    12 min
  • 4
    Train - SCO
    Wait for train
    SCO
    Bondi Junction
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Martin Place Station
    ID 200030
    5 min
  • 6
    Walk to Downtown Sydney
    Walk to
    Downtown Sydney
    340 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Sydney International Airport Station to Downtown Sydney?

    The fastest way takes 30 minutes, using Bus line T8, Bus line T2.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Sydney International Airport Station to Downtown Sydney?

    The alternative route takes 35 minutes, using Bus line T8, Bus line SCO.

  • Is there a direct train between Sydney International Airport Station and Downtown Sydney?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 30 min.

  • Which train line goes from Sydney International Airport Station to Downtown Sydney?

    The T8 train line goes from City Circle via Museum station near Sydney International Airport Station in Kyeemagh to Central Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Central Station station near Downtown Sydney in Sydney.

  • How long does it take to travel from Sydney International Airport Station to Downtown Sydney by train?

    The total travel time between Sydney International Airport Station in Kyeemagh and Downtown Sydney in Sydney by train is about 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Sydney International Airport Station to get to Downtown Sydney?

    Get on the T8 train from the City Circle via Museum station near Sydney International Airport Station in Kyeemagh.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Sydney International Airport Station and Downtown Sydney?

    Get off the train at the Central Station station, which is closest to Downtown Sydney in Sydney.

  • How much is the train fare from Sydney International Airport Station to Downtown Sydney?

    The ride from Sydney International Airport Station to Downtown Sydney costs A$18.87.

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