Sydney International Airport (SYD) To Circular Quay And Beyond
When arriving at Sydney International Airport most visitors will be wanting to get into the CBD (Sydneys downtown). While there are a number of options
- Fastest – Airport Link Train takes 12 minutes and costs US$11.00 to US$13.00. Trains run every 10 minutes
- Least Expensive – Take the bus from the International Airport to Central Sydney that takes about 30 minutes and costs about US$1.00
- Taxis – Take a taxi from Sydney Airport to downtown Sydney, takes about 14 minutes and costs US$30.00 to US$40.00
- Uber (Ride Share) – In 2023 the Sydney City Council designated zero pick up and drop off areas in the Sydney CBD for Uber drivers. Ubers who use taxi, bus zones or delivery areas for loading can be ticked. That has resulted in fewer Uber drivers and those who are still driving have developed a questionable reputation.
Use The Sydney Airport Link
To get downtown from Sydney Airport using Airport Link, take the train from either the International or Domestic terminal station, which runs every 10 minutes, and disembark at Central Station, Museum, St James, Circular Quay, Wynyard, or Town Hall stations, depending on your destination.
Here’s a more detailed breakdown:
The Airport Link is a train service connecting Sydney Airport to the city center and beyond.
You can access the Airport Link train from the arrivals level of both the International and Domestic terminals.
You can either buy an Opal Card and load it in either terminal or use a credit card (Amex, Visa, or Mastercard) to tap on and off the train. Learn more about the Opal Card HERE.
Airport Link Stations
Central Station: The main hub for Sydney’s train network.
Museum Station: Located near the city’s museums.
St James Station: Near the Opera House and Circular Quay.
Circular Quay Station: Offers access to ferries, the Opera House, and the Harbour Bridge.
Wynyard Station: A major station in the city center.
Town Hall Station: Located at the government complex.
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