There are 3 ways to get from Parramatta to Newcastle by train, bus, or car
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Parramatta to Newcastle by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Parramatta to Newcastle is to train which costs $12 - $17 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Parramatta to Newcastle is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Parramatta station to Newcastle. However, there are services departing from Parramatta Station, Stand A2 and arriving at Newcastle Interchange, Stand B via Epping Station, Beecroft Rd, Stand H and Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Parramatta station to Newcastle. However, there are services departing from Epping Station and arriving at Newcastle Interchange via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
The distance between Parramatta and Newcastle is 153 km. The road distance is 147.8 km.
The best way to get from Parramatta to Newcastle without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs $12 - $17.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Parramatta to Newcastle, including transfers.
Parramatta to Newcastle bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St.
Parramatta to Newcastle train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Epping Station.
The best way to get from Parramatta to Newcastle is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs $12 - $17. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $12 - $19 and takes 3h 19m.
What companies run services between Parramatta, NSW, Australia and Newcastle, NSW, Australia?
Intercity Trains operates a train from Epping Station to Newcastle Interchange every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $9–12 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Alternatively, Transport for NSW operates a bus from Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand B every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $5–8 and the journey takes 2h 2m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Epping Station to Newcastle Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
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More Questions & Answers
Parramatta to Newcastle bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Newcastle Interchange, Stand B station.
Parramatta to Newcastle train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Newcastle Interchange station.
Yes, the driving distance between Parramatta to Newcastle is 148 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Parramatta to Newcastle.
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