There are 6 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Metford Station by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly, train
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane SYD - NTL
- Take the train from Hamilton Station to Metford Stationtrain
2h 4m$327–602Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain Ccn
3h 43m$16–23Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Maitland Station, Station Stbus 2303 / ...
4h 8m$21–32Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Metford Station164.7 km
1h 57mDrive 164.7 km
- Drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Metford Stationcar 164.7 km
1h 57m$30–43Line 420 bus, train, 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 train from Newcastle Interchange to Metford Stationtrain Hun
4h 26m$18–28
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Metford Station by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Metford Station is to train which costs $16 - $24 and takes 3h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Metford Station is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Metford Station station. However, there are services departing from Sydney International Airport and arriving at Maitland Station, Station St via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney Airport (SYD) station to Metford Station station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Metford Station via Hamilton Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
The distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Metford Station is 186 km. The road distance is 164.7 km.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Metford Station without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs $16 - $24.
It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Metford Station, including transfers.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Metford Station bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Metford Station train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Metford Station is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs $16 - $24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $35 and takes 4h 8m.
What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Metford Station, 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 Maitland Station, Station St 5 times a day. Tickets cost $15–23 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
- Website
- flypelican.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $310–600
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Hamilton Station to Metford Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- 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
Train from Newcastle Interchange to Metford Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- 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
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Maitland Station, Station St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Metford Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Metford Station bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Maitland Station, Station St.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Metford Station train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Hamilton Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) to Metford Station is 165 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Metford Station.
There are 329+ hotels available in Metford Station.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Metford Station. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









