There are 6 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Fern Bay by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane SYD - NTL
1h 9m$320–652Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain Ccn
3h 52m$14–20Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Newcastlebus Brisbane
4h 14m$34–68Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Fern Bay176.8 km
2h 12mDrive 176.8 km
- Drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Fern Baycar 176.8 km
2h 12m$32–46Line 420 bus, train, bus, line 130 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 Newcastle Interchange, Stand A to Nelson Bay Rd Before Fullerton Cove Rdbus 130 / ...
4h 28m$16–25
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Fern Bay by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Fern Bay is to train which costs $14 - $21 and takes 3h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Fern Bay is to fly which takes 1h 9m and costs $320 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Fern Bay. However, there are services departing from Sydney International Airport and arriving at Seaside Bvd Before Ironbark Dr via Central Station and Stockton Wharf, Mitchell St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney Airport (SYD) station to Fern Bay station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Hamilton Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
The distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Fern Bay is 150 km. The road distance is 176.8 km.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Fern Bay without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs $14 - $21.
It takes approximately 1h 9m to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Fern Bay, including transfers.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Fern Bay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Fern Bay train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Fern Bay is to fly which takes 1h 9m and costs $320 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $14 - $21 and takes 3h 52m, you could also bus, which costs $30 - $70 and takes 4h 14m.
What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Fern Bay, NSW, Australia?
FlyPelican flies from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Newcastle Airport (NTL) twice a week. Alternatively, Intercity Trains operates a train from Central Station to Hamilton Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $10–13 and the journey takes 2h 49m.
- Website
- flypelican.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $310–650
- 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
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Central Station to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $35–55
- Advantage
- $35–55
- Flexible
- $40–60
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Central Station to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- 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 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
- Phone
- +61 0(2) 4982 2940
- [email protected]
- Website
- Port Stephens Coaches
Bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand A to Nelson Bay Rd Before Fullerton Cove Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Port Stephens Coaches
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Fern Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Fern Bay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Newcastle station.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Fern Bay train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Hamilton Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) to Fern Bay is 177 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Fern Bay.
There are 386+ hotels available in Fern Bay.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Fern Bay. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
















