There are 5 ways to get from Macarthur to Nowra by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Menangle Park Station to Moss Vale Stationtrain Shl
- Take the bus from Leighton Gardens, Argyle St to Nowra Bus Terminal, Stewart Plbus 810
3h 37m$12–17Bus via Moss Vale
cheapest- Take the bus from Racecourse Rd Opp Menangle Park Station to Leighton Gardens, Argyle Stbus 6Sh
- Take the bus from Leighton Gardens, Argyle St to Nowra Bus Terminal, Stewart Plbus 810
4h 10m$9–14Train
- Take the train from Macarthur Station to Wolli Creek Stationtrain T8
- Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Kiama Stationtrain Sco
4h 40m$39–55Drive 119.5 km
- Drive from Macarthur to Nowracar 119.5 km
1h 46m$22–31Bus
- Take the bus from Macarthur Station, Menangle Rd, Stand H to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus 887
- Take the bus from Wollongong to Nowrabus Pm2
5h 42m$32–45
Macarthur to Nowra by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Macarthur to Nowra is to bus via Moss Vale which costs $9 - $14 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Macarthur to Nowra is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Macarthur station to Nowra. However, there are services departing from Racecourse Rd Opp Menangle Park Station and arriving at Nowra Bus Terminal, Stewart Pl via Leighton Gardens, Argyle St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Macarthur station to Nowra station. However, there are services departing from Menangle Park Station and arriving at Bomaderry Station via Macarthur Station, Wolli Creek Station and Kiama Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Macarthur and Nowra is 139 km. The road distance is 119.5 km.
The best way to get from Macarthur to Nowra without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 37m and costs $11 - $17.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Macarthur to Nowra, including transfers.
Macarthur to Nowra bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Racecourse Rd Opp Menangle Park Station.
Macarthur to Nowra train services, operated by Sydney Trains, depart from Macarthur Station.
The best way to get from Macarthur to Nowra is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs $35 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus via Moss Vale, which costs $9 - $14 and takes 4h 10m.
What companies run services between Macarthur, NSW, Australia and Nowra, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Menangle Park Station to Shoalhaven Hospital, Scenic Dr via Macarthur Station, Wolli Creek Station, Kiama Station, Bomaderry Station, and Bomaderry Station in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Racecourse Rd Opp Menangle Park Station to Nowra Bus Terminal, Stewart Pl via Leighton Gardens, Argyle St in around 4h 10m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Menangle Park Station to Moss Vale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Wolli Creek Station to Kiama Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- transport.nsw.gov.au
Train from Macarthur Station to Wolli Creek Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $18–23
- Website
- https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydneytrains
- Adult one-way
- $18–23
- Phone
- +61 2 4871 3211
- [email protected]
- Website
- buslinesgroup.com.au
Bus from Leighton Gardens, Argyle St to Nowra Bus Terminal, Stewart Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://www.buslinesgroup.com.au/berrima/
Bus from Leighton Gardens, Argyle St to Nowra Bus Terminal, Stewart Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://www.buslinesgroup.com.au/berrima/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Racecourse Rd Opp Menangle Park Station to Leighton Gardens, Argyle St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
- Phone
- 02 8118 7102
- [email protected]
- Website
- transitsystems.com.au
Bus from Macarthur Station, Menangle Rd, Stand H to Wollongong Station, Station St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.transitsystems.com.au/sydney-nsw-bus-information
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Wollongong to Nowra
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Macarthur to Nowra bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Leighton Gardens, Argyle St station.
Macarthur to Nowra train services, operated by Sydney Trains, arrive at Wolli Creek Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Macarthur to Nowra is 120 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Macarthur to Nowra.
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