Thursday, January 6, 2011

Taking the train to Mittagong, Bowral or Moss Vale? Read all about it...

Southern Highlands line trains leave from Campbelltown Station. The Airport and East Hills Line connects Sydney city and the airport to Campbelltown.

Traveling from Sydney City to the wedding:
Arrive at Central Station or one of the City Circle Stations (Town Hall, Wynyard, Circular Quay, St James, Museum). All the trains that travel on the City Circle will pass through Central. From the city you will need to travel to Campbelltown Station then change trains and travel onto Moss Vale Station. Board any train that travels to Campbelltown Station on the Airport and East Hills Line, the fastest and most direct line. You could also take a train to Campbelltown Station on the Inner West Line or the South Line but you might need to change trains before arriving at Campbelltown Station. Once you arrive at Campbelltown Station change trains for the Southern Highlands line and travel to Mittagong, Bowral or Moss Vale Stations.

Traveling from Sydney Airport directly to the wedding:Arrive at the terminal and make your way to the Domestic Airport Station or International Airport Station. Purchase tickets and ask about the Southern Highlands Line connection times at Campbelltown. Board the Airport and East Hills Line train in the direction of Campbelltown Station. Please note that this is the opposite direction to that of Sydney city and Central Station. Once you arrive at Campbelltown Station change trains for the Southern Highlands line and travel to Mittagong, Bowral or Moss Vale Stations.

Useful links
Refer to the timetable guide for train times and connections, www.cityrail.info/timetables/ or www.131500.com.au (or you can phone 131500). Or ask the Cityrail attendant for timetable and platform details when you purchase your ticket. Here is a map of the Cityrail network, www.cityrail.info/stations/network_map