What is the cheapest way to get from Central Coast to Penrith?

The cheapest way to get from Central Coast to Penrith is to bus and train which costs $16 - $25 and takes 2h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Central Coast to Penrith?

The fastest way to get from Central Coast to Penrith is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs $17 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between Central Coast and Penrith?

No, there is no direct bus from Central Coast to Penrith station. However, there are services departing from 1396 Wisemans Ferry Rd and arriving at Penrith Station, Stand F via Gosford Station, Showground Rd, Gordon Station, Stand B, Macquarie University Station, Herring Rd, Stand D and Blacktown Station, Stand L. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

How far is it from Central Coast to Penrith?

The distance between Central Coast and Penrith is 139 km. The road distance is 99.5 km.

How do I travel from Central Coast to Penrith without a car?

The best way to get from Central Coast to Penrith without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 49m and costs $16 - $25.

How long does it take to get from Central Coast to Penrith?

It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Central Coast to Penrith, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Central Coast to Penrith bus from?

Central Coast to Penrith bus services, operated by Busways, depart from 1396 Wisemans Ferry Rd station.

Where does the Central Coast to Penrith bus arrive?

Central Coast to Penrith bus services, operated by Busways, arrive at Gosford Station, Stand N.

Can I drive from Central Coast to Penrith?

Yes, the driving distance between Central Coast to Penrith is 99 km. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Central Coast to Penrith.

Where can I stay near Penrith?

There are 305+ hotels available in Penrith.

Central Coast to Penrith - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Central Coast to Penrith by bus, train, or car

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1. Take the bus from 1396 Wisemans Ferry Rd to Gosford Station, Stand Nbus 32
2. Take the train from Gosford Station to Strathfield Stationtrain Ccn
3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Penrith Stationtrain Bmt
2h 49m
$16–24
Bus, train via Blacktown Station
1. Take the bus from 1396 Wisemans Ferry Rd to Gosford Station, Stand Nbus 32
2. Take the train from Gosford Station to Epping Stationtrain Ccn
3. Take the bus from Epping Station, Beecroft Rd, Stand F to Blacktown Station, Stand Dbus 630
3h 27m
$18–29
Drive 99.5 km
1. Drive from Central Coast to Penrithcar 99.5 km
1h 18m
$18–26
Bus, line 197 bus, line 611 bus
1. Take the bus from 1396 Wisemans Ferry Rd to Gosford Station, Stand Nbus 32
2. Take the bus from Gosford Station, Showground Rd to Gordon Station, Stand Cbus
3. Take the bus from Gordon Station, Stand B to Macquarie Centre, Stand Ebus 197 / ...
4. Take the bus from Macquarie University Station, Herring Rd, Stand D to Blacktown Station, Stand Dbus 611
5. Take the bus from Blacktown Station, Stand L to Penrith Station, Stand Fbus
4h 45m
$20–30

Central Coast to Penrith by bus and train

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2h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 138.9 km
Duration: 2h 49m

What companies run services between Central Coast, NSW, Australia and Penrith, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from 1396 Wisemans Ferry Rd to Penrith Station, Stand F via Gosford Station, Stand N, Gosford Station, Showground Rd, Gordon Station, Stand B, Macquarie Centre, Stand E, Macquarie University Station, Herring Rd, Stand D, Blacktown Station, Stand D, and Blacktown Station, Stand L in around 4h 45m.

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