There are 4 ways to get from Hornsby to Port Stephens Council by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Hornsby Station to Hamilton Stationtrain Ccn
- Take the taxi from Hamilton Station to Port Stephens Counciltaxi
3h$129–161Drive 169.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Hornsby to Port Stephens Councilcar 169.8 km
2h 5m$31–45Bus
- Take the bus from Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand Bbus 37Cn
4h 10m$56–78Train
- Take the train from Hornsby Station to Hamilton Stationtrain Ccn
3h 38m$53–73
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hornsby to Port Stephens Council is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Hornsby to Port Stephens Council is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Hornsby station to Port Stephens Council. However, there are services departing from Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St and arriving at 2741 Nelson Bay Rd via Newcastle Interchange, Stand A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Hornsby station to Port Stephens Council station. However, there are services departing from Hornsby Station and arriving at Hamilton Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Hornsby and Port Stephens Council is 172 km. The road distance is 169.8 km.
The best way to get from Hornsby to Port Stephens Council without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h and costs $120 - $170.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Hornsby to Port Stephens Council, including transfers.
Hornsby to Port Stephens Council bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St.
Hornsby to Port Stephens Council train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Hornsby Station.
The best way to get from Hornsby to Port Stephens Council is to bus which takes 4h 10m and costs $55 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $75 and takes 3h 38m.
What companies run services between Hornsby, NSW, Australia and Port Stephens Council, NSW, Australia?
Transport for NSW operates a bus from Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand B every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $11–16 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Alternatively, Intercity Trains operates a train from Hornsby Station to Hamilton Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 2h 13m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Hornsby Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Hornsby Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
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Booking & Getting There
Hornsby to Port Stephens Council bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Newcastle Interchange, Stand B station.
Hornsby to Port Stephens Council train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Hamilton Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hornsby to Port Stephens Council is 170 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Hornsby to Port Stephens Council.
There are 1403+ hotels available in Port Stephens Council.