There are 3 ways to get from Cronulla to Lake Macquarie by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cronulla Station to Central Stationtrain T4
- Take the train from Central Station to Cardiff Stationtrain Ccn
3h 46m$14–20Bus
- Take the bus from Cronulla Station, Cronulla St to Central Station, Railway Square, Stand Kbus N11
- Take the bus from Central Station to Charlestownbus Pm12
4h 43m$37–56Drive 137.3 km
- Drive from Cronulla to Morissetcar 137.3 km
1h 45m$25–36
Cronulla to Lake Macquarie by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cronulla to Lake Macquarie is to train which costs $13 - $21 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Cronulla to Lake Macquarie is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Cronulla station to Lake Macquarie. However, there are services departing from Cronulla Station, Cronulla St and arriving at Charlestown Square, Pearson St, Stand B via Central Station and Smart St At Smith St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Cronulla station to Lake Macquarie station. However, there are services departing from Cronulla Station and arriving at Cardiff Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
The distance between Cronulla and Lake Macquarie is 189 km. The road distance is 137.3 km.
The best way to get from Cronulla to Lake Macquarie without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs $13 - $21.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Cronulla to Lake Macquarie, including transfers.
Cronulla to Lake Macquarie bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Cronulla Station, Cronulla St.
Cronulla to Lake Macquarie train services, operated by Sydney Trains, depart from Cronulla Station.
The best way to get from Cronulla to Lake Macquarie is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs $13 - $21. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 43m.
What companies run services between Cronulla, NSW, Australia and Lake Macquarie, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Cronulla Station to Cardiff Station via Central Station in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cronulla Station, Cronulla St to Charlestown Square, Pearson St, Stand B via Central Station, Railway Square, Stand K, Central Station, Charlestown, and Smart St At Smith St in around 4h 43m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- transport.nsw.gov.au
Train from Cronulla Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Website
- https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydneytrains
- Adult one-way
- $4–8
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Cardiff Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Cronulla Station, Cronulla St to Central Station, Railway Square, Stand K
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
- 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
Cronulla to Lake Macquarie bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Central Station, Railway Square, Stand K.
Cronulla to Lake Macquarie train services, operated by Sydney Trains, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cronulla to Lake Macquarie is 137 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Cronulla to Lake Macquarie.
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