What is the cheapest way to get from Newcastle to Rooty Hill?

The cheapest way to get from Newcastle to Rooty Hill is to train which costs $13 - $20 and takes 3h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Newcastle to Rooty Hill?

The fastest way to get from Newcastle to Rooty Hill is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Newcastle and Rooty Hill?

No, there is no direct bus from Newcastle to Rooty Hill. However, there are services departing from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C and arriving at Rooty Hill Rd North After Wolseley St via Gordon Station, Stand B, Macquarie University Station, Herring Rd, Stand D and Westpoint Bus Interchange, Stand 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Newcastle and Rooty Hill?

No, there is no direct train from Newcastle to Rooty Hill station. However, there are services departing from Newcastle Interchange and arriving at Rooty Hill Station via Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.

How far is it from Newcastle to Rooty Hill?

The distance between Newcastle and Rooty Hill is 182 km. The road distance is 161.6 km.

How do I travel from Newcastle to Rooty Hill without a car?

The best way to get from Newcastle to Rooty Hill without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs $13 - $20.

How long does it take to get from Newcastle to Rooty Hill?

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Newcastle to Rooty Hill, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newcastle to Rooty Hill bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Newcastle to Rooty Hill train from?

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

Train or bus from Newcastle to Rooty Hill?

The best way to get from Newcastle to Rooty Hill is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs $13 - $20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $16 - $25 and takes 4h 16m.

Where does the Newcastle to Rooty Hill bus arrive?

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

Where does the Newcastle to Rooty Hill train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Newcastle to Rooty Hill?

Yes, the driving distance between Newcastle to Rooty Hill is 162 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Newcastle to Rooty Hill.

Where can I stay near Rooty Hill?

There are 718+ hotels available in Rooty Hill.

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

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

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best
1. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Strathfield Stationtrain Ccn
3h 15m
$14–19
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Newcastle to Central Stationbus Sydney
2. Take the train from Central Station to Rooty Hill Stationtrain T1
3h 29m
$35–66
Drive 161.6 km
1. Drive from Newcastle to Rooty Hillcar 161.6 km
2h 6m
$29–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to Gordon Station, Stand Cbus 15Cn
4h 16m
$17–25

Newcastle to Rooty Hill by train

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Distance: 182 km
Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Newcastle, NSW, Australia and Rooty Hill, 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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