How to get to Sydney by bus, train, light rail or ferry?

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Directions to Sydney with public transportation

The following transport lines have routes that pass near Sydney

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How to get to Sydney by bus?

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How to get to Sydney by train?

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Train stations near Sydney

  • Wynyard Station,2 min walk,

Light Rail stations near Sydney

  • Wynyard Light Rail,2 min walk,

Bus stations near Sydney

  • Wynyard Station, Carrington St, Stand B,2 min walk,
  • Wynyard Station, Carrington St, Stand A,3 min walk,
  • Wynyard Station, York St, Stand L,3 min walk,
  • Wynyard Station, York St, Stand K,3 min walk,
  • Wynyard Station, Carrington St, Stand C,3 min walk,
  • Wynyard Station, York St, Stand M,3 min walk,
  • Wynyard Station, Jamison St, Stand U,4 min walk,
  • Wynyard Station, York St, Stand J,4 min walk,
  • Burns Philp Building, Bridge St,4 min walk,
  • Wynyard Station, Clarence St, Stand R,5 min walk,
  • Lang Park, York St,5 min walk,
  • Exchange Square, Bridge St,6 min walk,

Bus routes to Sydney

  • B1,Mona Vale,
  • BN1,City QVB,
  • 168X,North Balgowlah,
  • 170X,Manly,
  • 171X,Balgowlah,
  • 172X,Seaforth Oval,
  • 173X,St Luke's Dy,
  • 194,St Ives to City QVB,
  • 194X,St Ives to City QVB (Express Service),
  • 270,Terrey Hills to City QVB,
  • 271,Belrose to City QVB,
  • 273,Killarney Heights to City QVB via Forestville,
  • 274,City QVB to Davidson via Frenchs Forest,
  • N90,Hornsby to City Town Hall via Chatswood (Night Service),
  • N91,City Town Hall to Macquarie Centre (Night Service),
  • N92,Tallawong to City Town Hall via Macquarie Park (Night Service),
  • 243,Spit Junction to Neutral Bay and City Wynyard via North Cremorne,
  • 246,Balmoral Heights to City Wynyard,
  • 249,Beauty Point to City Wynyard,
  • 594,North Turramurra to City QVB,
Questions & Answers

  • What are the nearest stations to Sydney?

    The nearest stations to Sydney are:

    • Wynyard Station is 70 meters away, 2 min walk.
    • Wynyard Light Rail is 109 meters away, 2 min walk.
    • Wynyard Station, Carrington St, Stand B is 120 meters away, 2 min walk.
    • Wynyard Station, Carrington St, Stand A is 166 meters away, 3 min walk.
    • Wynyard Station, York St, Stand L is 168 meters away, 3 min walk.
    • Wynyard Station, York St, Stand K is 191 meters away, 3 min walk.
    • Wynyard Station, Carrington St, Stand C is 213 meters away, 3 min walk.
    • Wynyard Station, York St, Stand M is 217 meters away, 3 min walk.
    • Wynyard Station, Jamison St, Stand U is 228 meters away, 4 min walk.
    • Wynyard Station, York St, Stand J is 242 meters away, 4 min walk.
    • Burns Philp Building, Bridge St is 283 meters away, 4 min walk.
    • Wynyard Station, Clarence St, Stand R is 327 meters away, 5 min walk.
    • Lang Park, York St is 348 meters away, 5 min walk.
    • Exchange Square, Bridge St is 434 meters away, 6 min walk.

  • Which bus lines stop near Sydney?

    These bus lines stop near Sydney: 288, 292, 396, 412, 428, 438X, B1.

  • Which train lines stop near Sydney?

    These train lines stop near Sydney: T1, T3, T8, T9.

  • Which light rail line stops near Sydney?

    L3

  • What’s the nearest light rail station to Sydney?

    The nearest light rail station to Sydney is Wynyard Light Rail. It’s a 2 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest train station to Sydney?

    The nearest train station to Sydney is Wynyard Station. It’s a 2 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Sydney?

    The nearest bus stop to Sydney is Wynyard Station, Carrington St, Stand B. It’s a 2 min walk away.

  • What time is the first light rail to Sydney?

    The L2 is the first light rail that goes to Sydney. It stops nearby at 04:56.

  • What time is the last light rail to Sydney?

    The L2 is the last light rail that goes to Sydney. It stops nearby at 01:34.

  • What time is the first train to Sydney?

    The T3 is the first train that goes to Sydney. It stops nearby at 04:36.

  • What time is the last train to Sydney?

    The T1 is the last train that goes to Sydney. It stops nearby at 01:34.

  • What time is the first bus to Sydney?

    The 610X is the first bus that goes to Sydney. It stops nearby at 03:01.

  • What time is the last bus to Sydney?

    The N90 is the last bus that goes to Sydney. It stops nearby at 03:21.

  • How much is the train fare to Sydney?

    The train fare to Sydney costs about $2.65 - $7.24.

  • How much is the light rail fare to Sydney?

    The light rail fare to Sydney costs about $2.24 - $5.05.

  • How much is the ferry fare to Sydney?

    The ferry fare to Sydney costs about $8.04.

  • How much is the bus fare to Sydney?

    The bus fare to Sydney costs about $2.24 - $5.05.

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Public Transportation to Sydney

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Location: Sydney

Sydney
SydneySydney ( (listen) SID-nee) is the capital city of the state of New South Wales, and the most populous city in both Australia and Oceania. Located on Australia's east coast, the metropolis surrounds Sydney Harbour and extends about 70 km (43.5 mi) towards the Blue Mountains to the west, Hawkesbury to the north, the Royal National Park to the south and Macarthur to the south-west. Sydney is made up of 658 suburbs, spread across 33 local government areas. Residents of the city are known as "Sydneysiders". The 2021 census recorded the population of Greater Sydney as 5,231,150, meaning the city is home to approximately 66% of the state's population. Nicknames of the city include the 'Emerald City' and the 'Harbour City'.Aboriginal Australians have inhabited the Greater Sydney region for at least 30,000 years, and Aboriginal engravings and cultural sites are common throughout Greater Sydney. The traditional custodians of the land on which modern Sydney stands are the clans of the Darug, Dharawal and Eora peoples.During his first Pacific voyage in 1770, James Cook charted the eastern coast of Australia, making landfall at Botany Bay. In 1788, the First Fleet of convicts, led by Arthur Phillip, founded Sydney as a British penal colony, the first European settlement in Australia. After World War II, Sydney experienced mass migration and by 2021 over 40 per cent of the population was born overseas. Foreign countries of birth with the greatest representation are Mainland China, India, England, Vietnam and the Philippines.Despite being one of the most expensive cities in the world, Sydney frequently ranks in the top ten most liveable cities in the world. It is classified as an Alpha global city by the Globalization and World Cities Research Network, indicating its influence in the region and throughout the world. Ranked eleventh in the world for economic opportunity, Sydney has an advanced market economy with strengths in finance, manufacturing and tourism. Established in 1850, the University of Sydney was Australia's first university and is regarded as one of the world's leading universities.Sydney has hosted major international sporting events such as the 2000 Summer Olympics. The city is among the top fifteen most-visited cities in the world, with millions of tourists coming each year to see the city's landmarks. The city has over 1,000,000 ha (2,500,000 acres) of nature reserves and parks, and its notable natural features include Sydney Harbour and Royal National Park. The Sydney Harbour Bridge and the World Heritage-listed Sydney Opera House are major tourist attractions. Central Station is the hub of Sydney's rail network, and the main passenger airport serving the city is Kingsford Smith Airport, one of the world's oldest continually operating airports.
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How to get to popular attractions in Sydney with public transportation

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Sydney has 4 transport type(s), including: bus, train, light rail or ferry, operated by several transport agencies, including Sydney Metro, Sydney Trains, Sydney Light Rail, Sydney Ferries, Intercity Trains, Intercity Train, NSW TrainLink, CDC NSW R14, U-Go Mobility, Keolis Downer Northern Beaches, Manly Fast Ferry, Transdev John Holland Buses, Busways, Busways North West and Dysons Buslines

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