Taxis
Taking a Taxi?
Each terminal has its own sheltered taxi rank with supervisors on hand in peak hours to ensure a smooth flow of taxis for travellers.
Kerbside supervisors can also organise taxis with baby capsules, wheelchair access, 5 seaters, station wagons for lots of baggage, and maxi taxis for groups.
Here are some typical fares you can expect to pay to or from Sydney Airport. Remember passengers pay for any bridge or road tolls on top of the fare (these fares are in Australian dollars and are based on non-peak traffic conditions):
Sydney Airport to:
Sydney City $25 North Sydney $35 Manly $50 Parramatta $45 Liverpool $40 Cronulla $35
From 1 November 2004, a $2.00 airport toll is payable by all passengers taking a taxi from any of Sydney Airport's taxi ranks.
Contacts have been provided below if you would prefer to pre-book your taxi.
Taxis Combined Services
Phone: 133 300
Web: www.taxiscombined.com.au
Silver Service Fleet
Phone: 133 100
Web: www.silverservice.com.au
RSL Ex-Servicesmen's Cabs & Co-Op Members Ltd
Phone: +61 2 9581 1111
Cabcharge Bookings: 131 581
Legion Cabs
Phone: 131 451
Cabcharge Bookings: 131 271
Web: www.legioncabs.com.au
Premier Cabs
Phone: 13 10 17
Web: www.premiercabs.com.au
St George Cabs
Phone: 132 166
Web: www.stgeorgecabs.com.au
Taxi Tips
Drivers are required to accept all fares, big and small, from the airport. If you are only travelling a short distance, drivers can return back to their place in the queue after they have taken you to where you need to go. The kerbside management team will help you and your driver with this request.
Please note that taxis are not permitted to pick up passengers outside of the taxi ranks and the driver will be fined AUD5,000 for breaking the regulation.
Taxi Feedback
If you have any suggestions, compliments or complaints about your driver or your taxi trip please:
phone the Taxi Customer Feedback Management System on 1800 648 478 or visit the Transport Infoline taxi service feedback page to submit comments online
You will need the number plate of the taxi, or the driver's number, the taxi network and the time and date of your journey.
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Buses
There are many bus services that operate to and from Sydney Airport - most of which require pre-booking. See the options below to determine which service best suits your needs.
Hotel transfer - Airport hotels only
Airport hotels (Stamford Plaza, Holiday Inn, Mercure Hotel, IBIS Hotel and Airport Sydney International Inn) provide regular complimentary shuttle services for their guests. Make sure to confirm the services available with the hotels when making your reservation or call in to the Tourism NSW information desk located on Arrivals Level at T1 International Terminal. Alternatively, you can go direct to Bus Bay 6 at T1 International Terminal or Terminal Court at Domestic for collection? signage at terminal exits will assist in locating them.
Hotel transfer - Sydney CBD area
When making your accommodation reservations, check to see if there is a complimentary pick up/drop off service being offered.
Metropolitan and Regional suburb transfer
Many shuttle bus companies provide transport between the airport and most Sydney suburbs and regional areas. These buses need to be pre-booked. Check the Yellow Pages under "Bus and Coach Services" for the service to and from your area.
Public Route Bus
Sydney Buses has a timetables service between Bondi Junction and Burwood which includes the T1 International and T3 Domestic Terminals in the route. Clearly marked bus stops are located on the arrivals level of each of these terminals. Information about fares, timetables and connections to other parts of Sydney is available at www.sydneybuses.info.
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Trains
There are rail stations located at both the International and Domestic Terminals.
The Domestic rail station is located directly between T2 and T3 Terminals and is accessible from within the terminals from the arrivals level.
The International rail station is located at the northern end of the terminal and is accessible from the arrivals level.
Travel to the City
Airport Link is a fast and convenient way to reach the centre of Sydney. Trains run approximately every 10 minutes and the journey into the city takes only 13 minutes. The international and domestic rail stations link directly to the City Circle which means most city destinations are within a short walk of stations.
Travel to the Suburbs
Tickets can be purchased to all Sydney stations from the International and Domestic rail stations. Simply catch the train from the International or Domestic stations to Central station and change for all suburban services.
Travel between Terminals
Passengers can also transfer between terminals for a cost of AU$4.70
For more information on fares, maps and travel planners visit the Airport Link website or phone +61 2 8337 8417.
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