Bondi Junction to Bondi Beach: Walk or 333 bus?

The walk from Bondi Junction to Bondi Beach takes just over half an hour, and the 333 bus takes about 12 minutes. But beware heavy traffic on Bondi Road.

Most visitors assume there must be a direct train from Sydney CBD to Bondi Beach – the city’s best best-known and most visited beach. Alas, this is not the case. The Eastern Suburbs line that swings through central Sydney terminates at Bondi Junction.

And, alas, getting from Bondi Junction to Bondi Beach takes longer than most people anticipate.

Bondi Junction to Bondi Beach walk

The distance from Bondi Junction to Bondi Beach varies slightly depending on which part of the beach you’re aiming for. But Hotel Ravesis on the corner of Hall Street and Campbell Parade is pretty much in the middle of the action. It’s as good a measuring point as any.

If walking from Bondi Junction station, that’s a 2.7km walk. The quickest route goes down Old South Head Road, then cuts down O’Brien Street. At average walking speed, that should take about 32 minutes.

Coming back, the Bondi Beach to Bondi Junction walk is less appealing as it is almost entirely uphill.

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Bondi Junction to Bondi Beach bus

Alternatively, you can take the Bondi Junction to Bondi Beach bus. There are two main options – the 380 and the 333. The 380 runs roughly every 15 minutes from Bondi Junction station, with the journey theoretically taking around 13 minutes. Be aware that this can take considerably longer if there is heavy traffic, which is the case on pretty much any hot, sunny day.

Most 380 buses go through to Watsons Bay, but all stop at Bondi Beach.

333 bus timetable and fare prices

The 333 bus is allegedly the express bus, but the express part is on the stretch between Circular Quay in the city and Bondi Junction. The Bondi Junction to Bondi Junction bus ride on the 333 takes about 12 minutes.

The 333 is timetabled to leave Bondi Junction every six minutes during the day, with off-peak Opal fares costing $2.24. For further information, visit the Transport for NSW site.

Things to do at Bondi Beach include beginners’ surfing lessons and guided coastal walks.