There are 4 ways to get from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Sydney by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Stationtrain Ccn
3h 46m$13–19Bus
- Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to George St Opp Hornsby Stationbus 15Cn
- Take the bus from Hornsby Station, Stand B to Town Hall, Park St, Stand Kbus N80 / ...
4h 49m$13–21Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Newcastle-NTL to Sydney173.1 km
2h 4mDrive 173.1 km
- Drive from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Sydneycar 173.1 km
2h 4m$31–45
Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Sydney by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Sydney is to train which costs $13 - $20 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Sydney is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Sydney. However, there are services departing from Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr and arriving at Town Hall, Park St, Stand K via Newcastle Interchange, Stand C and Hornsby Station, Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from Newcastle Interchange and arriving at Central Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
The distance between Newcastle Airport (NTL) and Sydney is 190 km. The road distance is 173.1 km.
The best way to get from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Sydney without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs $13 - $20.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Sydney, including transfers.
Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Sydney bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C station.
Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Sydney train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Newcastle Interchange station.
The best way to get from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Sydney is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs $13 - $20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $13 - $22 and takes 4h 49m.
What companies run services between Newcastle Airport (NTL), Australia and Sydney, NSW, Australia?
Intercity Trains operates a train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $10–13 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr to Town Hall, Park St, Stand K via Newcastle Interchange, Stand C, George St Opp Hornsby Station, and Hornsby Station, Stand B in around 4h 49m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to George St Opp Hornsby Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- Busways
Bus from Hornsby Station, Stand B to Town Hall, Park St, Stand K
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Newcastle-NTL to Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Sydney bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at George St Opp Hornsby Station.
Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Sydney train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Sydney is 173 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Sydney.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Newcastle Airport (NTL) and Sydney. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.







