There are 6 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Lake Cathie by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car
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Fly, line 333 bus
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane SYD - PQQ
- Take the bus from Settlement City Shopping Centre to Ocean Dr Opp Lake Cathie Village Centrebus
3h 24m$165–279Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Central Station to Port Macquariebus Brisbane
8h 20m$54–97Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Wauchope Stationtrain 33 / ...
8h 6m$118–292Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Lake Cathie383 km
4h 16mDrive 383 km
- Drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Lake Cathiecar 383 km
4h 16m$68–98Bus via Chatswood
- Take the bus from Chatswood to Port Macquariebus Pm12
9h 8m$79–113
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Lake Cathie by train, subway, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Lake Cathie is to bus which costs $50 - $100 and takes 8h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Lake Cathie is to fly and line 333 bus which takes 3h 24m and costs $160 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Lake Cathie. However, there are services departing from Sydney International Airport and arriving at Ocean Dr Opp Lake Cathie Village Centre via Central Station and Gordon St Before Horton St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney Airport (SYD) station to Lake Cathie station. However, there are services departing from International Airport Station and arriving at Wauchope Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
The distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Lake Cathie is 351 km. The road distance is 383 km.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Lake Cathie without a car is to train which takes 8h 6m and costs $110 - $300.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Lake Cathie, including transfers.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Lake Cathie bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Lake Cathie train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Lake Cathie is to train which takes 8h 6m and costs $110 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $100 and takes 8h 20m.
What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Lake Cathie, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Wauchope Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–190 and the journey takes 6h 32m. NSW TrainLink also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Central Station to Port Macquarie twice daily. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 6h. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–240
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–270
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Central Station to Wauchope Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–190
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $45–60
- First
- $60–85
- Sleeper
- $160–190
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Central Station to Wauchope Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $50–75
- First Class
- $65–100
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- Busways
Bus from Settlement City Shopping Centre to Ocean Dr Opp Lake Cathie Village Centre
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Central Station to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $70–100
- Advantage
- $75–120
- Flexible
- $95–140
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Central Station to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Chatswood to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Central Station to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Lake Cathie
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Lake Cathie bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Port Macquarie station.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Lake Cathie train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Wauchope Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) to Lake Cathie is 383 km. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Lake Cathie.
There are 402+ hotels available in Lake Cathie.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Lake Cathie. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.