There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Dapto by train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Station to Central Stationtrain Ccn
- Take the train from Central Station to Dapto Stationtrain Sco
4h 35m$16–23Bus
- Take the bus from Newcastle to Central Stationbus Sydney
- Take the bus from Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A to Dapto Station, Station Stbus 43Sc
6h 51m$44–79Drive 228.1 km
- Drive from Cardiff to Daptocar 228.1 km
2h 52m$49–71Train, bus
- Take the train from Cardiff Station to Central Stationtrain Ccn
- Take the bus from Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A to Dapto Station, Station Stbus 43Sc
4h 55m$18–25
Cardiff to Dapto by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Dapto is to train which costs $16 - $24 and takes 4h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Dapto is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Dapto station. However, there are services departing from Main Rd At Harrison St and arriving at Dapto Station, Station St via Newcastle and Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff station to Dapto station. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Station and arriving at Dapto Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between Cardiff and Dapto is 248 km. The road distance is 228.1 km.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Dapto without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs $16 - $24.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Cardiff to Dapto, including transfers.
Cardiff to Dapto bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Newcastle station.
Cardiff to Dapto train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Cardiff Station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Dapto is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs $16 - $24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $80 and takes 6h 51m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, NSW, Australia and Dapto, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Cardiff Station to Dapto Station via Central Station in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main Rd At Harrison St to Dapto Station, Station St via Newcastle, Central Station, and Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A in around 6h 51m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Cardiff Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Dapto Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Cardiff Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Newcastle to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–57
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $35–55
- Flexible
- $52–57
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Newcastle to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A to Dapto Station, Station St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A to Dapto Station, Station St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
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Booking & Getting There
Cardiff to Dapto bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Central Station.
Cardiff to Dapto train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Dapto is 228 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Cardiff to Dapto.
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