There are 5 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Lovedale by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Maitland Station, Station Stbus 3107 / ...
5h 30m$22–34Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Maitland Stationtrain 33 / ...
5h 54m$27–162Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Lovedale167.3 km
2h 4mDrive 167.3 km
- Drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Lovedalecar 167.3 km
2h 4m$30–43Train via Newcastle
- Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain Ccn
5h 57m$40–53
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Lovedale by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Lovedale is to bus which costs $22 - $35 and takes 5h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Lovedale is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Lovedale. However, there are services departing from Sydney International Airport and arriving at Lovedale Rd At Lodge Rd via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Maitland Station, Railway St and Lochinvar Public School, New England Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney Airport (SYD) station to Lovedale station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Maitland Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
The distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Lovedale is 195 km. The road distance is 167.3 km.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Lovedale without a car is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs $22 - $35.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Lovedale, including transfers.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Lovedale bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Lovedale train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Lovedale is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs $22 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $27 - $170 and takes 5h 54m.
What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Lovedale, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Maitland Station, Station St every 4 hours. Tickets cost $15–22 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Maitland Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $20–150 and the journey takes 2h 44m. NSW TrainLink also services this route 4 times a day.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Central Station to Maitland Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–150
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $27–35
- First
- $35–50
- Sleeper
- $130–150
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Central Station to Maitland Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $27–40
- First Class
- $35–55
- 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
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Maitland Station, Station St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Lovedale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Lovedale bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Maitland Station, Station St.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Lovedale train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Maitland Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) to Lovedale is 167 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Lovedale.
There are 586+ hotels available in Lovedale.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Lovedale. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.







