There are 5 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Newcastle Station by bus (Greyhound), train, rideshare, car, bus, or tram
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Central Station to Newcastlebus Brisbane
3h 31m$30–62Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Newcastle Interchangetrain Ccn
3h 31m$15–19Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Newcastle Station162.1 km
2h 10mDrive 162.1 km
- Drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Newcastle Stationcar 162.1 km
2h 10m$29–42Line 420 bus, train, bus, tram
- 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 tram from Newcastle Interchange station to Newcastle Beach stationtram Nlr
4h 1m$17–24
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Newcastle Station by bus, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Newcastle Station is to train which costs $15 - $20 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Newcastle Station is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Newcastle Station. However, there are services departing from Sydney International Airport and arriving at Newcastle via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney Airport (SYD) station to Newcastle Station station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Newcastle Beach station via Newcastle Interchange station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
The distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Newcastle Station is 166 km. The road distance is 162.1 km.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Newcastle Station without a car is to bus which takes 3h 31m and costs $30 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Newcastle Station, including transfers.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Newcastle Station bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Newcastle Station train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Newcastle Station is to bus which takes 3h 31m and costs $30 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $15 - $20 and takes 3h 31m.
What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Newcastle Station, NSW, Australia?
Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Central Station to Newcastle twice daily. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Intercity Trains operates a train from Central Station to Newcastle Interchange every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $10–13 and the journey takes 2h 53m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Newcastle Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- 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
- 131 500
- Website
- Newcastle Transport
Tram from Newcastle Interchange station to Newcastle Beach station
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4
- Website
- Newcastle Transport
- 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 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 Newcastle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Newcastle Station bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Newcastle station.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Newcastle Station train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Newcastle Interchange station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) to Newcastle Station is 162 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Newcastle Station.
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