How to Get from Sydney Airport to Maroubra

Bus 350: a direct service from the domestic terminals

Route 350 runs from Sydney Airport Domestic towards Bondi Junction, passing through Mascot, Eastgardens, Maroubra and Coogee. It is particularly useful if you are heading to Maroubra Junction or Maroubra Beach, rather than the Sydney CBD. During the day, services generally run at least every 10 minutes, although frequency varies outside the busiest hours.

Where to catch the bus at T2 or T3

The airport stop for Route 350 is Sydney Airport, Terminal 3 Domestic. If you land at T3, follow the signs to the public bus stop. If you land at T2, make your way towards the T3 domestic bus stop and check the pedestrian directions displayed at the airport. Board a bus marked 350 towards Bondi Junction, not a service heading back towards the airport.

Where to get off in Maroubra

Your best stop depends on the address, because Maroubra covers more than the beachfront. The 350 serves Westfield Eastgardens on Bunnerong Road, stops along Maroubra Road and Anzac Parade, and continues towards Maroubra Beach on Marine Parade.

• Maroubra Junction: choose a stop near the intersection of Maroubra Road and Anzac Parade, then walk to your exact address.
• Maroubra Beach: stay on the bus for the Marine Parade stops near the beach and surf club.
• Eastgardens or the western side of Maroubra: an earlier stop around Bunnerong Road may be closer, but check your destination first.

The ride usually takes longer to Maroubra Beach than to the Eastgardens end of the route. Allow roughly 30–50 minutes for a typical domestic-terminal bus journey, including a reasonable wait, and check live conditions before travelling.

From Terminal 1 International: take buses 420 and 350

Route 350 does not start at the international terminal. If you land at T1, the all-bus route involves one change at the domestic terminal. This avoids the separate airport train station access fee, although you will need to manage your luggage between services.

1. At T1 International, locate the public bus stop and board Route 420 travelling towards Mascot Station via the domestic terminals.
2. Get off at Sydney Airport, Terminal 3 Domestic.
3. Change to Route 350 towards Bondi Junction and remain aboard until the stop nearest your Maroubra address.

Route 420 serves both airport terminal precincts and generally operates from early morning until around midnight. Allow approximately 45–75 minutes for this two-bus trip, including the transfer and a normal wait. The actual time will depend on the timetable, traffic and whether you are travelling to central Maroubra or the beach. If you arrive late at night, check the remaining departures rather than assuming the connection will still be running.

Taxi or rideshare: the simplest door-to-door journey

A taxi or rideshare is a practical option when you have several suitcases, are travelling with children, or need to reach a residential street away from the bus route. In lighter traffic, a drive to Maroubra may take around 15–30 minutes, but congestion and your exact destination can make the trip longer.

Taking a taxi

Official taxi ranks are located outside the arrivals areas at T1, T2 and T3. Follow the taxi signs and join the managed rank. Trips to Maroubra are metered, with the airport toll and any permitted additional charges accounted for in the fare. The Sydney Airport–CBD fixed-fare trial does not set the price of a journey to Maroubra, so do not use the CBD flat fare as a Maroubra quote.

Where to meet an Uber driver

Uber pick-up locations differ by terminal and service type. At T1 International, UberX uses Rank C near Arrivals Hall B, with a PIN system; other Uber service categories use the designated Rank B bays. T2 Domestic passengers use the Priority Pick-up Zone. At T3 Domestic, Uber pick-ups are kerbside on the arrivals level. Other rideshare operators generally use the Priority Pick-up Zone. Follow the current instructions in your app and airport signage, as pick-up arrangements can change.

Check the estimated price, vehicle size and pick-up point before confirming the booking. For larger groups or passengers with special requirements, a pre-booked car or minibus may be easier, provided the operator confirms luggage space and any required child restraints in advance.

Is the train a useful way to reach Maroubra?

Maroubra has no railway station, so a train journey still needs a bus or road transfer. From T1 International, you can take the T8 Airport & South Line to Mascot Station and then catch Route 350 from the nearby Coward Street stop towards Maroubra. This can be useful when the bus 420 connection is inconvenient, but it is rarely the first choice for someone already at the domestic terminals, where the 350 is available directly.

Sydney Airport railway stations charge a station access fee in addition to the train fare, including for a journey to Mascot. That makes the train-and-bus combination generally more expensive than taking public buses from the airport. Check the total fare in the Transport for NSW journey planner before choosing this route.

Compare the routes before choosing

These are broad planning estimates rather than live journey quotes. They start once you are ready to leave the terminal and do not include immigration, baggage collection or unexpected delays.

Times are indicative and vary with the departure terminal, destination within Maroubra, service intervals and road conditions.

Plan for the right Maroubra destination

Maroubra Junction and Maroubra Beach are not the same stop. Maroubra Junction is the commercial area around Anzac Parade and Maroubra Road; Maroubra Beach is farther east, along the coast. Eastgardens is an adjacent shopping precinct rather than a synonym for the beach. Choosing the wrong stop can add an avoidable walk, especially with luggage.

Enter your hotel, house number or full street address into a trip planner instead of using “Maroubra” alone. Bus passengers should compare the suggested final walking distance with a taxi or rideshare quote, particularly if travelling after dark or with heavy bags.

Before leaving Sydney Airport

• Pay on public buses with an Opal card or eligible contactless bank card or digital wallet. Tap on and tap off using the same card or device; each adult passenger needs their own payment method.
• Check Route 350 and 420 departure times for your arrival day. Frequencies and stops may be affected by disruptions, roadworks or late-night operating hours.
• If travelling with a pram, wheelchair or several large bags, review the accessibility details of the proposed bus stops and consider a suitably sized taxi or booked transfer.

For current departures, transfer instructions and fare calculations, use the Transport for NSW Trip Planner. Confirm your destination street address before setting off.