What is the cheapest way to get from Newcastle to Doonside?

The cheapest way to get from Newcastle to Doonside is to train which costs $13 - $20 and takes 3h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Newcastle to Doonside?

The fastest way to get from Newcastle to Doonside is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Newcastle and Doonside?

No, there is no direct bus from Newcastle to Doonside. However, there are services departing from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C and arriving at Power St After Hill End Rd via Gordon Station, Stand B, Macquarie University Station, Herring Rd, Stand D and Westpoint Bus Interchange, Stand 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Newcastle and Doonside?

No, there is no direct train from Newcastle to Doonside station. However, there are services departing from Newcastle Interchange and arriving at Doonside Station via Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

How far is it from Newcastle to Doonside?

The distance between Newcastle and Doonside is 180 km. The road distance is 159.2 km.

How do I travel from Newcastle to Doonside without a car?

The best way to get from Newcastle to Doonside without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs $13 - $20.

How long does it take to get from Newcastle to Doonside?

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Newcastle to Doonside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newcastle to Doonside bus from?

Newcastle to Doonside bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C station.

Where do I catch the Newcastle to Doonside train from?

Newcastle to Doonside train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Newcastle Interchange station.

Train or bus from Newcastle to Doonside?

The best way to get from Newcastle to Doonside is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs $13 - $20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $15 - $24 and takes 3h 55m.

Where does the Newcastle to Doonside bus arrive?

Newcastle to Doonside bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Gordon Station, Stand C.

Where does the Newcastle to Doonside train arrive?

Newcastle to Doonside train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Strathfield Station.

Can I drive from Newcastle to Doonside?

Yes, the driving distance between Newcastle to Doonside is 159 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Newcastle to Doonside.

Where can I stay near Doonside?

There are 753+ hotels available in Doonside.

Newcastle to Doonside - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Newcastle to Doonside by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Strathfield Stationtrain Ccn
3h 18m
$14–19
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Newcastle to Central Stationbus Sydney
2. Take the train from Central Station to Doonside Stationtrain T1
3h 32m
$35–66
Drive 159.2 km
1. Drive from Newcastle to Doonsidecar 159.2 km
1h 59m
$29–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to Gordon Station, Stand Cbus 15Cn / ...
3h 55m
$16–24

Newcastle to Doonside by train

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Distance: 179.6 km
Duration: 3h 18m

What companies run services between Newcastle, NSW, Australia and Doonside, NSW, Australia?

Intercity Trains operates a train from Newcastle Interchange to Strathfield Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 2h 39m. Alternatively, Transport for NSW operates a bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to Gordon Station, Stand C every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $5–8 and the journey takes 2h 20m.

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