There are 3 ways to get from Shortland to Sydney by train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Shortland to Sydney by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shortland to Sydney is to train which costs $15 - $20 and takes 3h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Shortland to Sydney is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Shortland to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from University Dr After Blue Gum Rd and arriving at Central Station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Shortland station to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from Sandgate Station and arriving at Central Station via Hamilton Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
The distance between Shortland and Sydney is 170 km. The road distance is 150.6 km.
The best way to get from Shortland to Sydney without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs $15 - $20.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Shortland to Sydney, including transfers.
Shortland to Sydney bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Newcastle station.
Shortland to Sydney train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Hamilton Station.
The best way to get from Shortland to Sydney is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs $15 - $20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $70 and takes 4h 17m.
What companies run services between Shortland, NSW, Australia and Sydney, NSW, Australia?
Intercity Trains operates a train from Hamilton Station to Central Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $10–13 and the journey takes 2h 52m. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Newcastle to Central Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Hamilton Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Newcastle to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $35–55
- Advantage
- $35–55
- Flexible
- $40–60
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Newcastle to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Shortland to Sydney bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Central Station.
Shortland to Sydney train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shortland to Sydney is 151 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Shortland to Sydney.
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