There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Nowra by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Lithgow Station to Emu Plains Stationtrain Bmt
- Take the train from Emu Plains Station to Redfern Stationtrain T1
- Take the train from Redfern Station to Kiama Stationtrain Sco
7h 55m$34–69Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde to Springwood Station, Macquarie Rdbus
- Take the train from Springwood Station to Central Stationtrain Bmt
- Take the train from Central Station to Kiama Stationtrain Sco
8h 43m$32–66Bus
- Take the bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus 2802
- Take the bus from Central Station to Nowrabus Pm2
9h 22m$48–75Drive 272.6 km
- Drive from Portland to Nowracar 272.6 km
3h 56m$49–71
Portland to Nowra by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Nowra is to bus and train which costs $30 - $70 and takes 8h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Nowra is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Nowra. However, there are services departing from Williwa St Before Lett St and arriving at Nowra via Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland station to Nowra station. However, there are services departing from Lithgow Station and arriving at Bomaderry Station via Emu Plains Station, Redfern Station and Kiama Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
The distance between Portland and Nowra is 337 km. The road distance is 272.6 km.
The best way to get from Portland to Nowra without a car is to train which takes 7h 55m and costs $30 - $70.
It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Portland to Nowra, including transfers.
Portland to Nowra bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1.
Portland to Nowra train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Lithgow Station.
The best way to get from Portland to Nowra is to train which takes 7h 55m and costs $30 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 9h 22m.
What companies run services between Portland, NSW, Australia and Nowra, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Williwa St Before Lett St to Nowra Bus Terminal, Stewart Pl - Stand 1 via Main St Opp Cook St, Lithgow Station, Emu Plains Station, Redfern Station, Kiama Station, Bomaderry Station, and Bomaderry Station in around 7h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Williwa St Before Lett St to Nowra via Main St Opp Cook St, Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1, and Central Station in around 9h 22m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Lithgow Station to Emu Plains Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Emu Plains Station to Redfern Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Redfern Station to Kiama Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Springwood Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Central Station to Kiama Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- transport.nsw.gov.au
Train from Emu Plains Station to Redfern Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydneytrains
- Adult one-way
- $6–10
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1 to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Nowra
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde to Springwood Station, Macquarie Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
- Phone
- 131 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- permaseal.com.au
Bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde to Springwood Station, Macquarie Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Schedules at
- permaseal.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Portland to Nowra bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Portland to Nowra train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Emu Plains Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Nowra is 273 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Portland to Nowra.
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