What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff Station to Thornton?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Station to Thornton is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 21 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff Station to Thornton?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff Station to Thornton is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $70 - $90.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff Station and Thornton?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff Station station to Thornton station. However, there are services departing from Main Rd Opp Cardiff Station and arriving at Thornton Station, Karuah St via Newcastle Interchange, Stand C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff Station and Thornton?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff Station station to Thornton station. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Station and arriving at Thornton Station via Hamilton Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41 min.

How far is it from Cardiff Station to Thornton?

The distance between Cardiff Station and Thornton is 28 km. The road distance is 23.4 km.

How do I travel from Cardiff Station to Thornton without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff Station to Thornton without a car is to train which takes 41 min and costs $10 - $15.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff Station to Thornton?

It takes approximately 41 min to get from Cardiff Station to Thornton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Station to Thornton bus from?

Cardiff Station to Thornton bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Main Rd Opp Cardiff Station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Station to Thornton train from?

Cardiff Station to Thornton train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Cardiff Station.

Train or bus from Cardiff Station to Thornton?

The best way to get from Cardiff Station to Thornton is to train which takes 41 min and costs $10 - $15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $8 - $13 and takes 1h 43m.

Where does the Cardiff Station to Thornton bus arrive?

Cardiff Station to Thornton bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Newcastle Interchange, Stand B station.

Where does the Cardiff Station to Thornton train arrive?

Cardiff Station to Thornton train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Hamilton Station.

Can I drive from Cardiff Station to Thornton?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff Station to Thornton is 23 km. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Cardiff Station to Thornton.

Where can I stay near Thornton?

There are 405+ hotels available in Thornton.

Cardiff Station to Thornton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff Station to Thornton by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Station to Hamilton Stationtrain Ccn
2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Thornton Stationtrain Hun
41 min
$10–15
Drive 23.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff Station to Thorntoncar 23.4 km
21 min
$5–6
Bus
1. Take the bus from Main Rd Opp Cardiff Station to Newcastle Interchange, Stand Bbus 15Cn / ...
2. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to Thornton Station, Karuah Stbus 1Hu / ...
1h 43m
$8–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cardiff Station to Thorntontaxi 23.4 km
21 min
$70–90

Cardiff Station to Thornton by train

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Distance: 28.1 km
Duration: 41 min

What companies run services between Cardiff Station, NSW, Australia and Thornton, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from Cardiff Station to Thornton Station via Hamilton Station in around 41 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main Rd Opp Cardiff Station to Thornton Station, Karuah St via Newcastle Interchange, Stand C in around 1h 43m.

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