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How to get to Sydney's new airport: shuttle, buses, M12 and parking

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Sydney's new airport is open

Western Sydney International opened to passengers on October 25, 2026.

Getting there

The big question: how?

Thousands are asking how to reach the new airport. Here is the simple answer.

No train

No direct train yet

There is no train to the terminal yet. Buses and a free shuttle fill the gap.

Free shuttle

Free WSI Link shuttle

A free shuttle runs between the terminal and St Marys station every 30 minutes.

Shuttle hours

From 4:30 in the morning

The shuttle starts at 4:30 am and runs until midnight most days.

New buses

Five new bus routes

Five new bus routes link the airport to Mount Druitt, Penrith, Liverpool, Campbelltown and Leppington.

Bus times

Every 30 minutes

The buses run every 30 minutes from 5 am to 10 pm, seven days a week.

Driving

The toll-free M12

The new M12 motorway links the airport to Sydney's motorways. It is toll-free.

Parking

Parking from A$15

Long-stay parking starts at A$15 a day in the launch period. There are 6,000 spaces.

Taxis

Taxis and rideshare

Taxis and rideshares are available around the clock. There is no fixed taxi fare yet.

Metro

A metro is coming

A 23-kilometre metro line will link St Marys and the airport. No opening date is set.

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