Kiama to Sydney train: Fare costs, timetable and journey time
The Kiama to Sydney train usually departs every hour. The timetable has the journey time at around 2h7m, and one way fares cost from $6.51.
The Kiama to Sydney train is a car-free option for getting from one of the NSW South Coast’s most appealing tourist towns to the big city. In the other direction, of course, it make Kiama a viable weekend break from Sydney.
Sydney’s enormous collection of experiences includes all-inclusive sunset dinner cruises, behind-the-scenes tours of the Opera House, jet boat thrill rides and historic walking tours.
Kiama train station is on the South Coast Line, which stretches from Bomaderry to Sydney. Most stops along the line are in the Illawarra region near Wollongong. But the key Wollongong to Sydney trains start in Kiama.
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Kiama to Sydney train timetable
The Kiama to Sydney train timetable is somewhat inconsistent, but services more-or-less run through the night. On weekdays, for example, there are Kiama to Sydney trains at 02.39, 03.54, 04.37 and 05.12. The last service of the day departs Kiama at 22.55.
Frequencies on the South Coast Line are, frankly, erratic. But for most of the day, there’s usually one Kiama to Sydney train per hour. These services usually, but not always, leave at 55 minutes past the hour.
If you’re getting an early train, the Nova Kiama is right next to the station. Other good Kiama accommodation options include the solid Kiama Motel 617 and the gorgeously-located Sebel Harbourside.
Kiama to Sydney train stops
Where the Kiama to Sydney train stops varies somewhat depending on the specific service. But most stop at Bombo, Minnamurra, Shellharbour Junction, Oak Flats, Albion Park, Dapto, Unanderra and Coniston before arriving in Wollongong.
From Wollongong, the majority of Kiama to Sydney trains stop at North Wollongong, Thirroul, Helensburgh, Sutherland, Hurstville, Wolli Creek and Redfern. They roll into Sydney Central Station shortly afterwards, although commuter hour services tend to continue towards Town Hall, Martin Place, Kings Cross, Edgecliff and Bondi Junction.
The Kiama to Sydney train usually takes around two hours and seven minutes.
Kiama to Sydney train fares
Fares on the South Coast Line are almost absurdly cheap. Pay with an Opal Card, or contactless credit card, and a one way train fare to Sydney from Kiama costs just $6.51. There is no cheaper way of getting to Sydney from Kiama.
For further information and a journey planner, visit the Transport for New South Wales website.
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