Reducing the cost of the trip from the Sydney Airport (SYD) to CBD
The official transportation website of the NSW shows only one option for traveling from the Sydney airport (International Terminal) to the CBD (intersection of Pitt St. and Goulburn St.), at least for the mornings of weekdays: train T8. However, Google Maps show two other options:
bus 420 to Botany Rd at Hollingshed St -> bus 310 from Mascot Post Office, Botany Rd to Central Station, Eddy Ave, Stand A
(I remember seeing this route, but Google Maps doesn't show it anymore) bus 400 to Mascot and then bus 310X.
The cost of T8 is around 18 AUD. How much would the above two options cost? Which of the two routes would be preferrable (faster/with more convinient transfer)? Are there other options not listed above?
Edit: also, can I just walk to the Mascot (or Wolli Creek) station? I mean, are there sidewalks and is the road relatively smooth so I can carry a full-size carry-on?
Best Answer
You can use the trip planner here to estimate the cost of your trip: https://transportnsw.info/trip#/. Make sure to select "options" and untick the train if you prefer other transport options.
If I search From: International Airport and To: World Square (nearest landmark to Pitt St/Goulburn St), the cost is 3.73 AUD and takes about 1h10min. It involves a combination of the 400/420 bus from the airport to Mascot, and then transferring to the M20 in Mascot.
I don't know if Wolli Creek station is walkable from the airport, but it would probably take half an hour. The cost of a train from Wolli Creek to Central is 2.52 AUD.
Note the costs in this post are all off-peak, it would be more expensive at peak hour.
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What is the cheapest way to get from Sydney airport to city?
The Easiest Option \u2013 Train The Airport Link is a simple budget option. The trains run approximately every 10 minutes from Platform 1 and it only takes 13 minutes for the train to reach the city. Tickets are $16.40 for an adult and $12.50 for a child, student or senior.How much does it cost to get from Sydney Airport to Circular Quay?
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Circular Quay Station is to train which takes 20 min and costs $19 - $26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $4 and takes 49 min.Is there a train from Sydney Airport to city?
Sydney Airport is located just 13 minutes by train from the city. Airport Link offers a fast and convenient way to reach the city and suburbs, with trains running approximately every 10 minutes. The station is located at the northern end of the terminal and accessible from the Arrivals level.Can you use your Opal card on the Airport line?
To transfer between Sydney Domestic Airport and Sydney International Airport, you can catch the T8 Airport South Line train service. To catch a train, you will need to get an Opal card or purchase an Opal single ticket.Sydney Airport Departures
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