What is the cheapest way to get from Scone to Kotara?

The cheapest way to get from Scone to Kotara is to bus which costs $12 - $18 and takes 3h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Scone to Kotara?

The fastest way to get from Scone to Kotara is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Scone and Kotara?

No, there is no direct bus from Scone station to Kotara. However, there are services departing from Scone Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Grinsell St At Gregory Pde via Hunter St Opp Cooper St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Scone and Kotara?

No, there is no direct train from Scone station to Kotara station. However, there are services departing from Scone Station and arriving at Kotara Station via Broadmeadow Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.

How far is it from Scone to Kotara?

The distance between Scone and Kotara is 155 km. The road distance is 145.9 km.

How do I travel from Scone to Kotara without a car?

The best way to get from Scone to Kotara without a car is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs $24 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Scone to Kotara?

It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Scone to Kotara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scone to Kotara bus from?

Scone to Kotara bus services, operated by CDC NSW Hunter Valley Buses, depart from Scone Station, Coach Stop.

Where do I catch the Scone to Kotara train from?

Scone to Kotara train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Scone Station.

Train or bus from Scone to Kotara?

The best way to get from Scone to Kotara is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs $24 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $12 - $18 and takes 3h 35m.

Where does the Scone to Kotara bus arrive?

Scone to Kotara bus services, operated by CDC NSW Hunter Valley Buses, arrive at Newcastle Interchange, Stand B station.

Where does the Scone to Kotara train arrive?

Scone to Kotara train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Broadmeadow Station.

Can I drive from Scone to Kotara?

Yes, the driving distance between Scone to Kotara is 146 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Scone to Kotara.

Where can I stay near Kotara?

There are 552+ hotels available in Kotara.

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There are 4 ways to get from Scone to Kotara by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Scone Station to Broadmeadow Stationtrain 224
2h 12m
$24–41
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Scone Station, Coach Stop to Newcastle Interchange, Stand Bbus 18Hu
3h 35m
$13–18
Drive 145.9 km
1. Drive from Scone to Kotaracar 145.9 km
1h 50m
$27–38
Train via Hamilton Station
1. Take the train from Scone Station to Hamilton Stationtrain Hun
2h 18m
$15–19

Scone to Kotara by train

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Distance: 155.4 km
Duration: 2h 12m

What companies run services between Scone, NSW, Australia and Kotara, NSW, Australia?

NSW TrainLink operates a train from Scone Station to Broadmeadow Station twice daily. Tickets cost $19–35 and the journey takes 1h 49m. Alternatively, CDC NSW Hunter Valley Buses operates a bus from Scone Station, Coach Stop to Newcastle Interchange, Stand B once daily. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 2h 56m.

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