Commute in Paddington (2021)

Public transport access from Paddington (2021) is shaped by the City of Sydney area's network of train lines, bus corridors, and ferry routes. The commute card below shows the fastest public transport option available from Paddington to the CBD, the equivalent drive time, and whether the suburb falls within a 30-minute or 45-minute public-transport isochrone from Town Hall.

Paddington Lifestyle

Commute

Typical off-peak travel time from Edgecliff to four key destinations. Paddington has no train station; Edgecliff on the T4 line is the nearest, a short bus ride south.

Sydney Central

12min

Parramatta

37min

Chatswood

27min

Sydney Airport

25min

Paddington has no station. The 333 and 380 buses run frequently to the CBD via Oxford Street, or a short ride south reaches Edgecliff station for the T4 Eastern Suburbs line.

How we calculated this

Times reflect typical off-peak public-transport journeys from Edgecliff. Walking time from your door to the station is not included. Real journeys vary by time of day, line disruptions, and where your workplace actually sits. For a specific trip, check the TfNSW Trip Planner.

Transport for NSW timetables (CC BY 4.0) · Typical off-peak · Updated April 2026.

Drive times from Paddington to the CBD can vary dramatically depending on the route and time of day. The estimates shown are based on peak congestion models, not off-peak or Google Maps "fastest route" estimates. If you rely on driving for the work commute, test the route yourself at peak hour before making an offer. Conditions on specific roads in the City of Sydney area can add 15 to 20 minutes to the displayed estimate.

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