What is the cheapest way to get from Hornsby to Thornton?

The cheapest way to get from Hornsby to Thornton is to bus which costs $5 - $8 and takes 1h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hornsby to Thornton?

The fastest way to get from Hornsby to Thornton is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Hornsby and Thornton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St station and arriving at Thornton Station, Karuah St station. Services depart three times a day, and operate Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Hornsby and Thornton?

No, there is no direct train from Hornsby station to Thornton station. However, there are services departing from Hornsby Station and arriving at Thornton Station via Maitland Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.

How far is it from Hornsby to Thornton?

The distance between Hornsby and Thornton is 134 km. The road distance is 130.1 km.

How do I travel from Hornsby to Thornton without a car?

The best way to get from Hornsby to Thornton without a car is to bus which takes 1h 34m and costs $5 - $8.

How long does it take to get from Hornsby to Thornton?

The bus from Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St to Thornton Station, Karuah St takes 1h 34m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Hornsby to Thornton bus from?

Hornsby to Thornton bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St.

Where do I catch the Hornsby to Thornton train from?

Hornsby to Thornton train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Hornsby Station.

Train or bus from Hornsby to Thornton?

The best way to get from Hornsby to Thornton is to bus which takes 1h 34m and costs $5 - $8. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $23 - $150 and takes 2h 23m.

Where does the Hornsby to Thornton bus arrive?

Hornsby to Thornton bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Thornton Station, Karuah St.

Where does the Hornsby to Thornton train arrive?

Hornsby to Thornton train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Maitland Station.

Can I drive from Hornsby to Thornton?

Yes, the driving distance between Hornsby to Thornton is 130 km. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Hornsby to Thornton.

Where can I stay near Thornton?

There are 405+ hotels available in Thornton.

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There are 4 ways to get from Hornsby to Thornton by bus, train, or car

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1. Take the bus from Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St to Thornton Station, Karuah Stbus 75Hu / ...
1h 34m
$5–8
Train
1. Take the train from Hornsby Station to Maitland Stationtrain 33 / ...
2h 23m
$23–150
Drive 130.1 km
1. Drive from Hornsby to Thorntoncar 130.1 km
1h 26m
$23–34
Train via Hamilton Station
1. Take the train from Hornsby Station to Hamilton Stationtrain Ccn
2h 41m
$14–20

Hornsby to Thornton by bus

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Distance: 134.3 km
Duration: 1h 34m

What companies run services between Hornsby, NSW, Australia and Thornton, NSW, Australia?

Transport for NSW operates a bus from Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St to Thornton Station, Karuah St 3 times a day. Tickets cost $5–8 and the journey takes 1h 34m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Hornsby Station to Maitland Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $18–150 and the journey takes 2h 5m. NSW TrainLink also services this route 4 times a day.

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