There are 5 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Callaghan by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain Ccn
3h 33m$15–21Line 420 bus, train, bus, line 11 bus
- Take the bus from Sydney Airport, Terminal 1 International to Burwood Station, Burwood Rd, Stand Ebus 420
- Take the train from Burwood Station to Hornsby Stationtrain T9
- Take the bus from Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand Bbus
- Take the bus from Hunter St Opp Cooper St to Ring Rd Opp The Wollotuka Institutebus 11
4h 11m$17–26Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Callaghan160.9 km
1h 55mDrive 160.9 km
- Drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Callaghancar 160.9 km
1h 55m$29–42Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Broadmeadow Station, Brown Rdbus 2371 / ...
4h 48m$20–30
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Callaghan by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Callaghan is to train which costs $15 - $22 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Callaghan is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Callaghan. However, there are services departing from Sydney International Airport and arriving at Ring Rd Opp The Wollotuka Institute via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney Airport (SYD) station to Callaghan station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Hamilton Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Callaghan is 181 km. The road distance is 160.9 km.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Callaghan without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs $15 - $22.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Callaghan, including transfers.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Callaghan bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Callaghan train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Callaghan is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs $15 - $22. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $35 and takes 4h 48m.
What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Callaghan, NSW, Australia?
Intercity Trains operates a train from Central Station to Hamilton Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $10–13 and the journey takes 2h 49m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Broadmeadow Station, Brown Rd every 3 hours. Tickets cost $15–22 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sydney Trains
Train from Burwood Station to Hornsby Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- Sydney Trains
- Adult one-way
- $4–7
- Phone
- 02 8118 7102
- [email protected]
- Website
- Transit Systems
Bus from Sydney Airport, Terminal 1 International to Burwood Station, Burwood Rd, Stand E
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Transit Systems
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Newcastle Transport
Bus from Hunter St Opp Cooper St to Ring Rd Opp The Wollotuka Institute
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Newcastle Transport
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Broadmeadow Station, Brown Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Callaghan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Callaghan bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Broadmeadow Station, Brown Rd.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Callaghan train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Hamilton Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) to Callaghan is 161 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Callaghan.
There are 521+ hotels available in Callaghan.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Callaghan. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.