There are 6 ways to get from Lake Cathie to Sydney Airport (SYD) by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car
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Line 333 bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Lake Cathie Village Centre, Ocean Dr to Settlement City Shopping Centrebus
- Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane PQQ - SYD
3h 47m$156–279Drive 382.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Lake Cathie to Sydney Airport (SYD)car 382.1 km
4h 16m$68–98Train
- Take the train from Wauchope Station to Central Stationtrain 34 / ...
6h 50m$118–290Bus
- Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Central Stationbus Sydney
8h 15m$74–122Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Lake Cathie to Sydney-SYD382.1 km
4h 16mBus via Chatswood
- Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Chatswoodbus Pm11
10h 1m$84–121
Lake Cathie to Sydney Airport (SYD) by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Cathie to Sydney Airport (SYD) is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Cathie to Sydney Airport (SYD) is to line 333 bus and fly which takes 3h 47m and costs $150 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Cathie to Sydney Airport (SYD) station. However, there are services departing from Lake Cathie Village Centre, Ocean Dr and arriving at Central Station via Settlement City Shopping Centre and Port Macquarie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Lake Cathie station to Sydney Airport (SYD) station. However, there are services departing from Wauchope Station and arriving at International Airport Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
The distance between Lake Cathie and Sydney Airport (SYD) is 353 km. The road distance is 382.1 km.
The best way to get from Lake Cathie to Sydney Airport (SYD) without a car is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs $110 - $290.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Lake Cathie to Sydney Airport (SYD), including transfers.
Lake Cathie to Sydney Airport (SYD) bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Port Macquarie station.
Lake Cathie to Sydney Airport (SYD) train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Wauchope Station.
The best way to get from Lake Cathie to Sydney Airport (SYD) is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs $110 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $130 and takes 8h 15m.
What companies run services between Lake Cathie, NSW, Australia and Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia?
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Wauchope Station to Central Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–190 and the journey takes 6h 15m. NSW TrainLink also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Port Macquarie to Central Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 6h 15m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Port Macquarie to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–240
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Port Macquarie to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–270
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Wauchope Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–190
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $45–60
- First
- $60–85
- Sleeper
- $160–190
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Wauchope Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $50–75
- First Class
- $65–100
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- Busways
Bus from Lake Cathie Village Centre, Ocean Dr to Settlement City Shopping Centre
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Port Macquarie to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $70–100
- Advantage
- $75–120
- Flexible
- $95–140
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Port Macquarie to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Port Macquarie to Chatswood
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Port Macquarie to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Lake Cathie to Sydney-SYD
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Lake Cathie to Sydney Airport (SYD) bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Central Station.
Lake Cathie to Sydney Airport (SYD) train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Cathie to Sydney Airport (SYD) is 382 km. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Lake Cathie to Sydney Airport (SYD).
There are 5208+ hotels available in Sydney Airport (SYD).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lake Cathie and Sydney Airport (SYD). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.














