There are 3 ways to get from Nowra to Central Coast by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kiama Station to Central Stationtrain Sco
- Take the train from Central Station to Gosford Stationtrain Ccn
6h 43m$28–40Bus
- Take the bus from Nowra to Central Stationbus Pm1
- Take the bus from Central Station to Tuggerah Westfield Plazabus Pm12
8h 28m$68–100Drive 223.8 km
- Drive from Nowra to Central Coastcar 223.8 km
2h 49m$47–67
Nowra to Central Coast by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nowra to Central Coast is to train which costs $27 - $40 and takes 6h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Nowra to Central Coast is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Nowra to Central Coast. However, there are services departing from Nowra and arriving at Wisemans Ferry Rd Opp 1396 via Central Station, Westfield Tuggerah, Stand C and Gosford Station, Stand F. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Nowra station to Central Coast station. However, there are services departing from Bomaderry Station and arriving at Gosford Station via Kiama Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
The distance between Nowra and Central Coast is 258 km. The road distance is 223.8 km.
The best way to get from Nowra to Central Coast without a car is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs $27 - $40.
It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Nowra to Central Coast, including transfers.
Nowra to Central Coast bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Nowra station.
Nowra to Central Coast train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Kiama Station.
The best way to get from Nowra to Central Coast is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs $27 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $100 and takes 8h 28m.
What companies run services between Nowra, NSW, Australia and Central Coast, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Nowra Post Office, Berry St to Wisemans Ferry Rd Opp 1396 via Bomaderry Station, Bomaderry Station, Kiama Station, Central Station, Gosford Station, and Gosford Station, Stand F in around 6h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nowra to Wisemans Ferry Rd Opp 1396 via Central Station, Tuggerah Westfield Plaza, Westfield Tuggerah, Stand C, Imperial Centre, Erina St East, and Gosford Station, Stand F in around 8h 28m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Kiama Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Gosford Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Nowra to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Central Station to Tuggerah Westfield Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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Booking & Getting There
Nowra to Central Coast bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Central Station.
Nowra to Central Coast train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nowra to Central Coast is 224 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Nowra to Central Coast.
There are 1366+ hotels available in Central Coast.