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

The cheapest way to get from Newcastle to Westmead is to train which costs $12 - $19 and takes 3h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newcastle to Westmead is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Newcastle and Westmead?

No, there is no direct bus from Newcastle to Westmead. However, there are services departing from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C and arriving at O'Connell St At Fennell St via Hornsby Station, Stand C and Pennant Hills Station, Railway St, Stand A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Newcastle and Westmead?

No, there is no direct train from Newcastle to Westmead station. However, there are services departing from Newcastle Interchange and arriving at Westmead Station via Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

How far is it from Newcastle to Westmead?

The distance between Newcastle and Westmead is 166 km. The road distance is 148.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Newcastle to Westmead without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs $12 - $19.

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

It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Newcastle to Westmead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newcastle to Westmead bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Newcastle to Westmead train from?

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

Train or bus from Newcastle to Westmead?

The best way to get from Newcastle to Westmead is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs $12 - $19. Alternatively, you can bus and line 600 bus, which costs $13 - $20 and takes 3h 9m.

Where does the Newcastle to Westmead bus arrive?

Newcastle to Westmead bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at George St Opp Hornsby Station.

Where does the Newcastle to Westmead train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Newcastle to Westmead?

Yes, the driving distance between Newcastle to Westmead is 148 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Newcastle to Westmead.

Where can I stay near Westmead?

There are 4460+ hotels available in Westmead.

Newcastle to Westmead - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 600 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Newcastle to Westmead by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Strathfield Stationtrain Ccn
3h 4m
$13–18
Bus, line 600 bus
1. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to George St Opp Hornsby Stationbus 15Cn / ...
2. Take the bus from Pennant Hills Station, Railway St, Stand A to O'Connell St At Fennell Stbus 600 / ...
3h 9m
$14–20
Drive 148.5 km
1. Drive from Newcastle to Westmeadcar 148.5 km
1h 55m
$27–39
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newcastle to Central Stationbus Sydney
3h 18m
$34–65

Newcastle to Westmead by train

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Distance: 166.3 km
Duration: 3h 4m

What companies run services between Newcastle, NSW, Australia and Westmead, 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, you can take a bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to O'Connell St At Fennell St via George St Opp Hornsby Station, Hornsby Station, Stand C, Pennant Hills Station, Railway St, Stand B, and Pennant Hills Station, Railway St, Stand A in around 3h 9m.

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