There are 5 ways to get from Central Coast to Lake Macquarie by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ourimbah Station to Cardiff Stationtrain Ccn
1h 26m$10–14Drive 46.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Central Coast to Morissetcar 46.3 km
30 min$9–12Bus
- Take the bus from 1396 Wisemans Ferry Rd to Gosford Station, Stand Nbus 32/4 / ...
- Take the bus from Pacific Hwy Opp Tuggerah Station to Main Rd Opp Cardiff Stationbus 16Cn / ...
3h 5m$12–18Taxi
- Take the taxi from Central Coast to Morissettaxi 46.3 km
30 min$110–140Bus, train
- Take the bus from 1396 Wisemans Ferry Rd to Gosford Station, Stand Nbus 32/4 / ...
- Take the train from Gosford Station to Cardiff Stationtrain Ccn
2h 6m$11–15
Central Coast to Lake Macquarie by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Central Coast to Lake Macquarie is to drive which costs $8 - $12 and takes 30 min.
The fastest way to get from Central Coast to Lake Macquarie is to drive which takes 30 min and costs $8 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from Central Coast to Lake Macquarie station. However, there are services departing from 1396 Wisemans Ferry Rd and arriving at Main Rd Opp Cardiff Station via Gosford Station, Stand G and Pacific Hwy Opp Tuggerah Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Central Coast station to Lake Macquarie station. However, there are services departing from Ourimbah Station and arriving at Cardiff Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
The distance between Central Coast and Lake Macquarie is 73 km. The road distance is 46.3 km.
The best way to get from Central Coast to Lake Macquarie without a car is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs $10 - $14.
It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Central Coast to Lake Macquarie, including transfers.
Central Coast to Lake Macquarie bus services, operated by Busways, depart from 1396 Wisemans Ferry Rd station.
Central Coast to Lake Macquarie train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Ourimbah Station.
The best way to get from Central Coast to Lake Macquarie is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs $10 - $14. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $12 - $19 and takes 3h 5m.
What companies run services between Central Coast, NSW, Australia and Lake Macquarie, NSW, Australia?
Intercity Trains operates a train from Ourimbah Station to Cardiff Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 56 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 1396 Wisemans Ferry Rd to Main Rd Opp Cardiff Station via Gosford Station, Stand N, Gosford Station, Stand G, and Pacific Hwy Opp Tuggerah Station in around 3h 5m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Ourimbah Station to Cardiff Station
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Gosford Station to Cardiff Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- Busways
Bus from 1396 Wisemans Ferry Rd to Gosford Station, Stand N
Bus from 1396 Wisemans Ferry Rd to Gosford Station, Stand N
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Pacific Hwy Opp Tuggerah Station to Main Rd Opp Cardiff Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
Central Coast Taxis
- Phone
- 131008
- Website
- centralcoasttaxis.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Central Coast to Lake Macquarie bus services, operated by Busways, arrive at Gosford Station, Stand N.
Central Coast to Lake Macquarie train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Cardiff Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Central Coast to Lake Macquarie is 46 km. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Central Coast to Lake Macquarie.
There are 721+ hotels available in Lake Macquarie.