There are 3 ways to get from Central Station to Kotara by train, bus, or car
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Central Station to Kotara by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Central Station to Kotara is to train which costs $9 - $13 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Central Station to Kotara is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Central Station station to Kotara. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Joslin St Opp Joslin St Shops via Charlestown Square, Frederick St, Stand D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Central Station station and arriving at Kotara Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 40m.
The distance between Central Station and Kotara is 158 km. The road distance is 148 km.
The best way to get from Central Station to Kotara without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs $9 - $13.
The train from Central Station to Kotara Station takes 2h 40m including transfers and departs hourly.
Central Station to Kotara bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Central Station.
Central Station to Kotara train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Central Station to Kotara is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs $9 - $13. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 13m.
What companies run services between Central Station, NSW, Australia and Kotara, NSW, Australia?
Intercity Trains operates a train from Central Station to Kotara Station hourly. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Central Station to Charlestown once daily. Tickets cost $29–45 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Kotara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Charlestown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Central Station to Kotara bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Charlestown station.
Central Station to Kotara train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Kotara Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Central Station to Kotara is 148 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Central Station to Kotara.
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