A fixed price, published before you book, for the 88 km run from Buxton to Sydney Airport (SYD) at Mascot — all terminals, domestic and international. No deposit, and you pay the driver after drop-off.
One-way fare. Tolls, fuel and GST included. No deposit — you pay the driver after drop-off. Pickups before 6am +$20, after 8pm +$10, after 10pm +$20.
A private transfer from Buxton to Sydney Airport costs $235 one way for one to two passengers. The trip is 88 km and takes about 1 hr 26 min. Tolls, fuel and GST are included, and no deposit is required — you pay the driver after drop-off.
The trip out of Buxton in the Wollondilly Shire covers 88 km and takes about 1 hr 26 min door to door to Sydney Airport (SYD) at Mascot — all terminals, domestic and international. You're on the Wollondilly side of the Highlands, which is the closest corner of our service area to Sydney — the run down the Hume is short enough that a mid-morning flight doesn't need a pre-dawn start.
The published price is $235 one way. It is the same figure at 1am as at 1pm, it includes tolls and GST, and it is confirmed in writing before you commit.
Booking costs you nothing. We do not take a deposit and we do not keep your card details; payment happens at the end of the trip, not the start.
Worked back from the check-in cut-off, the 1 hr 26 min drive and a fifteen-minute buffer. These are the times we would suggest from Buxton; we confirm them with you when you book.
| Your Flight | We Collect You At |
|---|---|
| 5:30am international | 12:45am |
| 6:00am international | 1:15am |
| 6:20am domestic | 2:35am |
| 7:00am domestic | 3:15am |
| 2:00pm domestic | 10:15am |
| 7:00pm domestic | 3:15pm |
Those pickups are the standard $235 fare, plus $20 for any pickup before 6am ($10 after 8pm, $20 after 10pm).
We will tell you when we are not the cheapest. This is the real picture for the 88 km run out of Buxton.
| Option | Typical Cost | Door to Door | Pre-Dawn | Baby Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drive and airport parking | $117–$258 a week | Yes | Yes | Your own |
| Metered taxi | $300–$352+ | Yes | If available | Not guaranteed |
| Rideshare | $216–$286 with surge | Yes | Rarely available | No |
| Southern Highlands Transfer | $235 fixed | Yes | Every day (+$20 before 6am) | Free, fitted |
Taxi and rideshare figures are indicative ranges for a run of this distance, not quotes. Ours is the only fixed number on that table.
Buxton is one of the closest suburbs we serve to Sydney — 6 of our 54 pickup points sit nearer the city, which is why the fare is at the lower end of our range. The nearest comparison points are Bargo at 86 km and Yanderra at 90 km, so if you have been quoted for one of those you already know roughly where this sits.
Worked as a rate, this run costs about $2.67 per kilometre against a network median of $2.42. We publish every suburb so you can check that logic yourself rather than take our word for it.
Searching for a Buxton airport shuttle usually turns up shared services that run from Sydney suburbs, not from the Highlands. We fill that gap with a private transfer — same door-to-door convenience, no other passengers, no detours to drop them off.
The practical difference is cost certainty and timing. A shared shuttle is cheaper per seat but runs to its own schedule; a taxi will take you but the meter decides the price. Ours is $235, fixed, at whatever hour your flight demands.
Western Sydney Airport opens at Badgerys Creek on 25 October 2026. From Buxton it is 38 km and about 26 minutes closer than Mascot, and the fare is $50 lower.
| Airport | Distance | Drive Time | Fixed Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Airport (Mascot) | 88 km | 1 hr 26 min | $235 |
| Western Sydney Airport | 50 km | 1 hr 0 min | $185 |
| Difference from Buxton | 38 km closer | 26 min less | $50 cheaper |
Split between passengers, the Buxton run works out cheaper the more of you travel. Every tier allows one check-in bag and one carry-on each.
| Group Size | One Way | Per Person | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 passengers | $235 | $118 – $235 | $470 |
| 3–4 passengers | $265 | $66 – $88 | $530 |
| 5–6 passengers | $295 | $49 – $59 | $590 |
| 7–8 passengers | $335 | $42 – $48 | $670 |
| 9–11 passengers | $385 | $35 – $43 | $770 |
All fares include tolls, fuel and GST. A return trip is twice the one-way fare.
$235 one way as a fixed fare for one to two passengers, tolls and GST included. A return trip is $470. Larger groups move up a vehicle tier and each tier has its own published price on this page.
Yes, by 38 km and about 26 minutes each way. When WSI opens on 25 October 2026 the fare from Buxton will be $185 against $235 to Mascot, a saving of $50 per trip.
No. There is no deposit and we do not store your card. You pay the driver after drop-off, by cash, bank transfer or card (1.2% card surcharge), at the fare we confirmed in writing when you booked.
We wait at the terminal's designated pick-up point rather than inside the arrivals hall. We text you the exact spot before you land, and we monitor the flight so a delay costs you nothing.
We operate as an accredited NSW Point to Point transport provider, which is the licensing regime covering booked passenger services in New South Wales.
There is no cancellation fee, because nothing was charged up front. Let us know as early as you can so we can release the vehicle. For same-day changes, ring rather than email.
Every fare allows one check-in bag and one carry-on per passenger. If you are carrying more than that, or something awkward like golf clubs, a pram or a cello, say so when you book and we will send a vehicle with the room. Extra bags are $5 each and bulky items such as golf clubs or skis $10 each.
No, and we would rather be straight about it than invent a discount. A return is simply two one-way fares: $470 for one to two passengers. The advantage is that the price is fixed in both directions, including the leg home at midnight.
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