There are 4 ways to get from Central Station to Lovedale by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Maitland Station, Station Stbus 3107 / ...
4h 22m$21–32Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Maitland Stationtrain 223 / ...
4h 37m$24–161Drive 160.2 km
- Drive from Central Station to Lovedalecar 160.2 km
2h$30–43Train via Newcastle
- Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain Ccn
5h 6m$22–30
Central Station to Lovedale by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Central Station to Lovedale is to train via Newcastle which costs $21 - $35 and takes 5h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Central Station to Lovedale is to drive which takes 2h and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Central Station station to Lovedale. However, there are services departing from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and arriving at Lovedale Rd At Lodge Rd via Maitland Station, Railway St and Lochinvar Public School, New England Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Central Station station to Lovedale station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Maitland Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
The distance between Central Station and Lovedale is 185 km. The road distance is 160.2 km.
The best way to get from Central Station to Lovedale without a car is to bus which takes 4h 22m and costs $21 - $35.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Central Station to Lovedale, including transfers.
Central Station to Lovedale bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Central Station to Lovedale train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Central Station to Lovedale is to bus which takes 4h 22m and costs $21 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $24 - $170 and takes 4h 37m.
What companies run services between Central Station, NSW, Australia and Lovedale, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Maitland Station, Station St 3 times a day. Tickets cost $15–22 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a train from Central Station to Maitland Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $18–26 and the journey takes 2h 35m. NSW TrainLink XPT also services this route 4 times a day.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Central Station to Maitland Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $18–26
- First Class
- $28–45
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Central Station to Maitland Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–160
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $26–35
- First
- $40–50
- Sleeper
- $140–160
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Maitland Station, Station St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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Booking & Getting There
Central Station to Lovedale bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Maitland Station, Station St.
Central Station to Lovedale train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Maitland Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Central Station to Lovedale is 160 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Central Station to Lovedale.
There are 571+ hotels available in Lovedale.







