Sydney to Wagga Wagga train: Timetable & fare cost

The Sydney to Wagga Wagga train is timetabled to take 6h13m. One way train fares to Wagga Wagga from Sydney cost from $53.26.

The Sydney to Wagga Wagga train connects the New South Wales state capital with one of the states key inland towns.

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Wagga Wagga is arguably the main hub of the Riverina region. Most people will choose to fly or drive between Sydney and Wagga, but taking the train is an option worth considering for non-drivers.

The Sydney to Wagga Wagga train is the same as the Sydney to Albury train or Sydney to Melbourne train. It goes on to Melbourne’s Southern Cross Station.

Sydney to Wagga Wagga train timetable

According to the Transport for NSW timetable, the Sydney to Wagga Wagga train departs twice a day. The first service departs Sydney at 07.40 and arrives in Wagga Wagga at 13.53. That’s a journey time of six hours and 13 minutes. This isn’t exactly the fastest train service on earth.

The second train is less appealing, largely because it arrives in the middle of the night. The overnight Sydney to Wagga Wagga train leaves Central Station at 20.42, arriving in Wagga Wagga at 02.52.

In reverse, the day train from Wagga Wagga to Sydney departs at 13.07, arriving at 19.47. The night train leaves at 00.22, arriving at 06.59.

Wagga Wagga to Sydney train fares

Fares on the Sydney to Wagga Wagga train cost from $53.26.

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

The Sydney to Wagga Wagga train makes plenty of stops on the way to Wagga Wagga. These include Campbelltown, Moss Vale, Goulburn, Yass Junction, Cootamundra and Junee.

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Things to do in Wagga Wagga include wine-tasting at the local wineries, and splashing in the Murrumbidgee River from Wagga Beach.

Wagga Wagga accommodation picks include the stylish and spacious Baylis Boutique Apartments, the very highly-rated Houston and the solid, pool-equipped and budget-friendly Comfort Inn Heritage.

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