How to get from Sydney to Penrith by train?

By train

To get from Sydney to Penrith in Penrith, take the T3 train from St James Station station to Central Station station. Next, take the BMT train from Central Station station to Penrith Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is A$5.35.

75minA$5.35
Walk to train station
Train - T3
Train - BMT
Walk to Penrith
Leaves from St James Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    St James Station
    ID 200050
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - T3
    Wait for train
    T3
    Liverpool
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Central Station
    ID 200060
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - BMT
    Wait for train
    BMT
    Mount Victoria via Parramatta
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Penrith Station
    ID 275010
    49 min
  • 6
    Walk to Penrith
    Walk to
    Penrith
    Riley Street
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via T8 and BMT

To get from Sydney to Penrith in Penrith, take the T8 train from St James Station station to Central Station station. Next, take the BMT train from Central Station station to Penrith Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is A$5.35.

78minA$5.35
Walk to train station
Train - T8
Train - BMT
Walk to Penrith
Leaves from St James Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    St James Station
    ID 200050
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - T8
    Wait for train
    T8
    Revesby
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Central Station
    ID 200060
    5 min
  • 4
    Train - BMT
    Wait for train
    BMT
    Mount Victoria via Parramatta
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Penrith Station
    ID 275010
    49 min
  • 6
    Walk to Penrith
    Walk to
    Penrith
    Riley Street
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Sydney to Penrith

The distance between Sydney, Penrith and Penrith, Penrith is approximately 56.78 km, which can typically be travelled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sydney to Penrith by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Penrith – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Sydney

Sydney is located at Sydney, Penrith and the nearest public transport station is Martin Place Station, Elizabeth St, Stand E.

Train stations close to Sydney:

  • St James
  • Martin Place
  • Town Hall

Bus stations close to Sydney:

  • Martin Place Station, Elizabeth St, Stand E
  • David Jones, Castlereagh St, Stand B
  • Sheraton on the Park, Elizabeth St

Public transport stations close to Penrith, Penrith

Penrith is located at Riley Street, Penrith and the nearest public transport station is Penrith City Council, High St.

Train stations close to Penrith:

  • Emu Plains Station
  • Kingswood Station
  • Penrith Station

Bus stations close to Penrith:

  • Penrith City Council, High St
  • Henry St opp Nepean College TAFE
  • Westfield Penrith, Riley St

Related Routes

Alternative route by train via T8 and BMT

To get from Sydney to Penrith in Penrith, take the T8 train from St James Station station to Central Station station. Next, take the BMT train from Central Station station to Penrith Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is A$5.35.

78minA$5.35
Walk to train station
Train - T8
Train - BMT
Walk to Penrith
Leaves from St James Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    St James Station
    ID 200050
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - T8
    Wait for train
    T8
    Revesby
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Central Station
    ID 200060
    5 min
  • 4
    Train - BMT
    Wait for train
    BMT
    Mount Victoria via Parramatta
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Penrith Station
    ID 275010
    49 min
  • 6
    Walk to Penrith
    Walk to
    Penrith
    Riley Street
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Sydney to Penrith?

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Bus line T3, Bus line BMT.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Sydney to Penrith?

    The alternative route takes 78 minutes, using Bus line T8, Bus line BMT.

  • Is there a direct train between Sydney and Penrith?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 15 min.

  • Which train line goes from Sydney to Penrith?

    The T3 train line goes from St James Station station near Sydney in Sydney to Liverpool station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Penrith station near Penrith in Penrith.

  • How long does it take to travel from Sydney to Penrith by train?

    The total travel time between Sydney in Sydney and Penrith in Penrith by train is about 1 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Sydney to get to Penrith?

    Get on the T3 train from the St James Station station near Sydney in Sydney.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Sydney and Penrith?

    Get off the train at the Penrith station, which is closest to Penrith in Penrith.

  • When is the last bus from Sydney to Penrith?

    The last bus from Sydney in Sydney to Penrith in Penrith is the Penrith to City Town Hall via Parramatta (Night Service) line. It leaves the Town Hall Station, Park St, Stand H stop at 14:59.

  • How much is the train fare from Sydney to Penrith?

    The ride from Sydney to Penrith costs A$5.35.

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