What is the cheapest way to get from Newtown to Sydney Tower?

The cheapest way to get from Newtown to Sydney Tower is to bus which costs $2 - $6 and takes 23 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Newtown to Sydney Tower?

The fastest way to get from Newtown to Sydney Tower is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs $18 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between Newtown and Sydney Tower?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from King St At Hordern St and arriving at St James Station, Elizabeth St, Stand C station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

Is there a direct train between Newtown and Sydney Tower?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Erskineville Station station and arriving at Town Hall Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate Monday and Tuesday. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

How far is it from Newtown to Sydney Tower?

The distance between Newtown and Sydney Tower is 5 km.

How do I travel from Newtown to Sydney Tower without a car?

The best way to get from Newtown to Sydney Tower without a car is to train which takes 14 min and costs $3 - $5.

How long does it take to get from Newtown to Sydney Tower?

The train from Erskineville Station to Town Hall Station takes 8 min including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Newtown to Sydney Tower bus from?

Newtown to Sydney Tower bus services, operated by Transit Systems, depart from King St At Hordern St station.

Where do I catch the Newtown to Sydney Tower train from?

Newtown to Sydney Tower train services, operated by Sydney Trains, depart from Erskineville Station.

Train or bus from Newtown to Sydney Tower?

The best way to get from Newtown to Sydney Tower is to train which takes 14 min and costs $3 - $5. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $6 and takes 23 min.

Where does the Newtown to Sydney Tower bus arrive?

Newtown to Sydney Tower bus services, operated by Transit Systems, arrive at St James Station, Elizabeth St, Stand C.

Where does the Newtown to Sydney Tower train arrive?

Newtown to Sydney Tower train services, operated by Sydney Trains, arrive at Town Hall Station.

Where can I stay near Sydney Tower?

There are 5171+ hotels available in Sydney Tower.

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There are 5 ways to get from Newtown to Sydney Tower by train, bus, taxi, foot, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Erskineville Station to Town Hall Stationtrain T4
14 min
$3–5
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from King St At Hordern St to St James Station, Elizabeth St, Stand Cbus 423 / ...
23 min
$2–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Newtown to Sydney Towertaxi 4.6 km
7 min
$18–22
Walk
1. Take the foot from Newtown to Sydney Towerwalk 4.5 km
53 min
Train, subway
1. Take the train from Newtown Station to Central Stationtrain T2 / ...
2. Take the subway from Central Station to Gadigal Stationsubway M1
14 min
$6–10

Newtown to Sydney Tower by train and foot

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Distance: 4.7 km
Duration: 14 min

What companies run services between Newtown, NSW, Australia and Sydney Tower, NSW, Australia?

Sydney Trains operates a train from Erskineville Station to Town Hall Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 8 min. Alternatively, Transit Systems operates a bus from King St At Hordern St to St James Station, Elizabeth St, Stand C every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 20 min. Transport for NSW also services this route every 3 hours.

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