There are 4 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Lake Macquarie by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Central Station to Cardiff Stationtrain Ccn
2h 38m$10–15Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Charlestownbus Pm12
3h 59m$33–52Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Morisset120.2 km
1h 28mDrive 120.2 km
- Drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Morissetcar 120.2 km
1h 28m$22–32
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Lake Macquarie is to train which costs $10 - $16 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Lake Macquarie is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Lake Macquarie. However, there are services departing from Sydney International Airport and arriving at Charlestown Square, Pearson St, Stand B via Central Station and Smart St At Smith St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney Airport (SYD) station to Lake Macquarie station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Cardiff Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
The distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Lake Macquarie is 164 km. The road distance is 120.2 km.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Lake Macquarie without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs $10 - $16.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Lake Macquarie, including transfers.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Lake Macquarie bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Central Station.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Lake Macquarie train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Lake Macquarie is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs $10 - $16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 3h 59m.
What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Lake Macquarie, NSW, Australia?
Intercity Trains operates a train from Central Station to Cardiff Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Central Station to Charlestown once daily. Tickets cost $29–45 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Cardiff Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Charlestown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Morisset
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Lake Macquarie bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Charlestown station.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Lake Macquarie train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Cardiff Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) to Lake Macquarie is 120 km. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Lake Macquarie.
There are 707+ hotels available in Lake Macquarie.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Lake Macquarie. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.