There are 3 ways to get from Newcastle Interchange to Sydney CBD by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Stationtrain Ccn
2h 59m$13–19Bus
- Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to George St Opp Hornsby Stationbus 37Cn / ...
- Take the bus from Hornsby Station, Stand B to Wynyard Station, York St, Stand Kbus N90
4h 12m$16–23Drive 151.2 km
- Drive from Newcastle Interchange to Sydney CBDcar 151.2 km
2h$32–47
Newcastle Interchange to Sydney CBD by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Newcastle Interchange to Sydney CBD is to train which costs $12 - $20 and takes 2h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Newcastle Interchange to Sydney CBD is to drive which takes 2h and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Newcastle Interchange to Sydney CBD station. However, there are services departing from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C and arriving at Wynyard Station, York St, Stand K via Hornsby Station, Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Newcastle Interchange to Sydney CBD station. However, there are services departing from Newcastle Interchange and arriving at Wynyard Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
The distance between Newcastle Interchange and Sydney CBD is 167 km. The road distance is 151.2 km.
The best way to get from Newcastle Interchange to Sydney CBD without a car is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs $12 - $20.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Newcastle Interchange to Sydney CBD, including transfers.
Newcastle Interchange to Sydney CBD bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C station.
Newcastle Interchange to Sydney CBD train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Newcastle Interchange station.
The best way to get from Newcastle Interchange to Sydney CBD is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs $12 - $20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $15 - $23 and takes 4h 12m.
What companies run services between Newcastle Interchange, NSW, Australia and Sydney CBD, NSW, Australia?
Intercity Trains operates a train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to Wynyard Station, York St, Stand K via George St Opp Hornsby Station and Hornsby Station, Stand B in around 4h 12m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- 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 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Hornsby Station, Stand B to Wynyard Station, York St, Stand K
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- Busways
Bus from Hornsby Station, Stand B to Wynyard Station, York St, Stand K
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Booking & Getting There
Newcastle Interchange to Sydney CBD bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at George St Opp Hornsby Station.
Newcastle Interchange to Sydney CBD train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newcastle Interchange to Sydney CBD is 151 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Newcastle Interchange to Sydney CBD.
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