Taxi fare from Sydney Airport to Central Station
The fare table on this page lists the fixed taxi fare from Sydney Airport to Central Station for each vehicle. Pickups from the airport include the A$12 airport access charge, and child seats are A$10 each if booked ahead. The taxi cost from Sydney Airport to Central Station with us is the same at 7 am and at midnight, so you won't be caught out by traffic around Broadway or Elizabeth Street.
Train or car? An honest comparison
The airport train runs straight to Central, and for a solo traveller with a backpack it's hard to beat on price, even with the station access fee. A private car makes more sense when:
- You have several suitcases, a pram or young children.
- You're a group of three or more, where the fixed fare split between you comes close to train fares.
- You're connecting to a NSW TrainLink regional or interstate service and don't want to drag bags through two stations.
- You land late at night or very early, when you'd rather go straight from the terminal to a car.
Our guide to rideshare vs taxi vs private transfer covers this in more detail.
Where we drop off around Central
- Eddy Avenue: closest to the Grand Concourse, the country and interstate platforms, and the coach bays.
- Railway Square / George Street: handy for the western concourse, hotels in Haymarket and the University of Technology Sydney.
- Chalmers Street: the eastern side, near Prince Alfred Park and Surry Hills.
Staying nearby? Many guests go on to Chinatown, Ultimo or Surry Hills, all within a few minutes of Central.
Route and travel time
The trip to Central is one of the shortest into the city. Drivers usually take Southern Cross Drive or O'Riordan Street, then go north through Alexandria and Redfern along Botany Road or Elizabeth Street.
- Off-peak: about 15 to 25 minutes.
- Weekday peaks: 30 to 45 minutes.
- From T2/T3 Domestic: usually a few minutes quicker than from T1.
Central Station to Sydney Airport
Coming into Sydney on a regional train and flying out the same day? Tell us your train's arrival time and we'll be at Eddy Avenue to take you to your terminal. The taxi fare from Central Station to Sydney Airport is fixed when you book. Call 0434 663 034 or book online. Families travelling on can read our tips for travelling with kids through Sydney Airport.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a taxi from Sydney Airport to Central Station?
Your SkyMiles fare is fixed and shown before you book. Check the fare table on this page for each vehicle, with the A$12 airport access charge included.
How long does it take to drive from Sydney Airport to Central?
About 15 to 25 minutes off-peak, and 30 to 45 minutes in weekday peak hours.
Is the train quicker than a taxi to Central?
Off-peak they take a similar time. The train is cheaper for one person, but a private car is easier with luggage, kids or a group.
Can you meet my regional train at Central and take me to the airport?
Yes. Give us your train's arrival time and we'll meet you at Eddy Avenue.
Can you drop me at the interstate coach bays?
Yes. Interstate and regional coaches leave from the Eddy Avenue side of Central, so we'll set you down there with your luggage and plenty of time to spare.
Which side of Central will you drop me at?
Tell us where you're heading and we'll use Eddy Avenue, Railway Square or Chalmers Street, whichever is closest.
