There are 5 ways to get from Hornsby to Scotts Head by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Hornsby Station to Macksville Stationtrain 33 / ...
8h 56m$45–195Bus
- Take the bus from Hornsby to Macksvillebus Pm12
8h 59m$69–96Drive 446.9 km
- Drive from Hornsby to Scotts Headcar 446.9 km
4h 48m$80–115Fly, bus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane SYD - CFS
- Take the bus from Southern Cross University to Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper Stbus
7h 39m$217–402Train, bus
- Take the train from Hornsby Station to Hamilton Stationtrain Ccn
- Take the bus from Newcastle to Kempseybus
- Take the bus from Smith St After Belgrave St to Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper Stbus 468
12h 24m$55–95
Hornsby to Scotts Head by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hornsby to Scotts Head is to train which costs $45 - $200 and takes 8h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Hornsby to Scotts Head is to drive which takes 4h 48m and costs $75 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from Hornsby to Scotts Head. However, there are services departing from Hornsby and arriving at Adin St Before Short St via Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Hornsby station to Scotts Head station. However, there are services departing from Hornsby Station and arriving at Macksville Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.
The distance between Hornsby and Scotts Head is 548 km. The road distance is 446.9 km.
The best way to get from Hornsby to Scotts Head without a car is to train which takes 8h 56m and costs $45 - $200.
It takes approximately 8h 56m to get from Hornsby to Scotts Head, including transfers.
Hornsby to Scotts Head bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Hornsby station.
Hornsby to Scotts Head train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Hornsby Station.
The best way to get from Hornsby to Scotts Head is to train which takes 8h 56m and costs $45 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $100 and takes 8h 59m.
What companies run services between Hornsby, NSW, Australia and Scotts Head, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Hornsby Station to Macksville Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–190 and the journey takes 7h 12m. NSW TrainLink also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Hornsby to Macksville once daily. Tickets cost $65–95 and the journey takes 7h 20m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–550
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–320
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Hornsby Station to Macksville Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–190
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $45–65
- First
- $65–90
- Sleeper
- $170–190
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Hornsby Station to Macksville Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $55–80
- First Class
- $75–110
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Hornsby Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Hornsby to Macksville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- Busways
Bus from Southern Cross University to Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Newcastle to Kempsey
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Smith St After Belgrave St to Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
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Hornsby to Scotts Head bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Macksville station.
Hornsby to Scotts Head train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Macksville Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hornsby to Scotts Head is 447 km. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Hornsby to Scotts Head.
There are 170+ hotels available in Scotts Head.