Smart Traveler’s Guide to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport: Expert Tips & Real Reviews

Sydney Airport Bus

All the information featured on this page was compiled and written by David Enrich, a renowned expert in aviation and airport guides since 1999.

Sydney Airport provides several bus services for travelers, including public buses and shuttle options. Route 420 is the main public bus, stopping at both International and Domestic Terminals, with frequent service to suburbs like Eastgardens and Burwood. Other routes and night buses are also available. Shuttle buses offer direct transfers to hotels and the city, with some hotels providing complimentary services. Bus stops are located outside the Arrivals Halls, and tickets can be purchased with Opal Cards or directly from the driver.​


Bus route 420 is the best option. However, there are also shuttle buses available. 

Bus 2 Sydney Airport
Bus Sydney Airport

Route 420

Sydney Airport offers a reliable and affordable bus service, with Route 420 as the main public option connecting both International and Domestic Terminals to Eastgardens, Rockdale, and Burwood. The route operates daily from early morning to late night, with stops at key locations.

Stops 

Westfield, Eastgardens, Bunnerong Rd, Eastgardens, Sydney Airport,Wickham St at Segenhoe St, Arncliffe, Bexley North Station, Bexley Rd, Bexley North, Clemton Park Shops, Bexley Rd, Kingsgrove, Beamish St at North Pde, Campsie, Burwood Station, WestfieldBurwood, Victoria St, Burwood. 

Schedule

From 4:40am to 01:43am. It operates from Monday to Sunday and festives. Schedules can vary depending on the day so it is better to check always. 

Check more information about the route and schedule here. 

Fares

Total trip fare will be established according to the distance you travel to your final destination.

To ride the bus, you can either use Opal Card or MyBus tickets, which can be purchased at ticket sellers, ticket offices, ticket vending, transport shops, and for a one-way ticket to driver on-board.

Bus stop location

Bus 1 Sydney Airport
Bus Stop at Sydney Airport

This bus line stops at both International and Domestic Terminals. You can find the pick-up and drop off points outside the Arrivals Hall. 

Opal Card

Opal Card is a smartcard ticket which you can easily use for travel on public transport. You can add value, reload and reuse this cards to pay in order to ride your next journey. 

Travel by using Opal Card will allow you to save money, since trips will be cheaper for you than using a single ticket. By having this card, you can ride in all kind of public transport: train, bus, ferry and light rail services. 

Hotel Shuttles

There are several hotels that offer complimentary transportation from Sydney Airport.

We recommend to check with your hotel if they offer the service.