Albury to Sydney train: Timetable, fares & journey time

The Albury to Sydney train takes 7h58m, and there are two timetabled departures per day. One way fares on the Albury to Sydney train cost from $61.56.

The Albury to Sydney train is a handy service connecting the biggest city on the Murray River to the New South Wales capital. For non-drivers, the train from Albury to Sydney is a decent alternative to flying.

The Albury to Sydney train runs on the Melbourne to Sydney railway line. Indeed, the Albury trains are coming through from Melbourne’s Southern Cross Station.

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Albury to Sydney train timetable

According to the Transport for NSW timetable, the Albury to Sydney train departs twice a day.

The first departure is on the 624 service at 11.49. This arrives in Sydney Central Station at 19.47. This, as is pretty apparent, is not a fast service.

It takes seven hours and 58 minutes to travel between Albury and Sydney by train.

The alternative is the overnight train from Albury to Sydney. This leaves Albury at 23.05, arriving in Sydney at 06.59.

The return services from Sydney to Albury leave at 07.40 and 20.42, arriving in Albury at 15.10 and 04.08 respectively.

Albury to Sydney train fares

Fares on the Albury to Sydney train cost from $61.56.

This includes a luggage allowance of two 20kg bags or cases per person. Bookings can be made via the Transport for NSW website.

The Albury to Sydney train makes several stops on the way into Sydney. Key stations on the line include Wagga Wagga, Junee, Cootamundra, Yass Junction, Goulburn, Moss Vale and Campbelltown.

Best Albury accommodation picks

The best places to stay in Albury are:

For a heated pool and spa in a gorgeous location next to a riverside park: Best Western Plus Hovell Tree Inn.
For apartments with kitchenettes in a central location: Mantra Albury.
For a good quality motel next to the train station: Winsor Park Motor Inn.
For a holiday park with lots of facilities for the kids: Big4 Albury Tourist Park.
For a motel with cheap rates and fairly central location: Allawa Motor Inn.

Accommodation picks near Sydney Central Station include the backpacker-friendly Sydney Central YHA, the swish, pool-boasting Rydges Sydney Central and the mid-range Valentine on George.

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