There are 6 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Port Stephens Shire by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car
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Fly, line 136 bus
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane SYD - NTL
- Take the bus from Grahamstown Rd Opp 40 to Coachwood Dr Opp Laurina Stbus
1h 56m$324–658Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain Ccn
4h 36m$18–28Bus, line 136 bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Newcastlebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Stockton Wharf, Mitchell St to Laurina St At Hakea Pdebus 136
4h 50m$34–69Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Port Stephens Shire193.2 km
2h 32mDrive 193.2 km
- Drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Port Stephens Shirecar 193.2 km
2h 32m$35–50Line 420 bus, train, bus, line 136 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 bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand A to Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Drbus 130 / ...
- Take the bus from Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr to Laurina St At Hakea Pdebus 136
5h 11m$20–33
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Port Stephens Shire by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Port Stephens Shire is to train which costs $18 - $29 and takes 4h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Port Stephens Shire is to fly and line 136 bus which takes 1h 56m and costs $320 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Port Stephens Shire. However, there are services departing from Sydney International Airport and arriving at Laurina St At Hakea Pde via Central Station and Stockton Wharf, Mitchell St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney Airport (SYD) station to Port Stephens Shire station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Hamilton Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Port Stephens Shire is 169 km. The road distance is 193.2 km.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Port Stephens Shire without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs $18 - $29.
It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Port Stephens Shire, including transfers.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Port Stephens Shire bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Port Stephens Shire train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Port Stephens Shire is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs $18 - $29. Alternatively, you can bus and line 136 bus, which costs $30 - $70 and takes 4h 50m.
What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Port Stephens Shire, 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, you can take a bus from Sydney International Airport to Laurina St At Hakea Pde via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Newcastle, and Stockton Wharf, Mitchell St in around 4h 50m.
- Website
- flypelican.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $310–650
- 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
- [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
- +61 (0)2 9890 0000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hunter Valley Buses
Bus from Grahamstown Rd Opp 40 to Coachwood Dr Opp Laurina St
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Hunter Valley Buses
Bus from Stockton Wharf, Mitchell St to Laurina St At Hakea Pde
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- Hunter Valley Buses
Bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand A to Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- Hunter Valley Buses
Bus from Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr to Laurina St At Hakea Pde
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Hunter Valley Buses
- 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 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
- Phone
- +61 0(2) 4982 2940
- [email protected]
- Website
- Port Stephens Coaches
Bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand A to Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Port Stephens Coaches
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Port Stephens Shire
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Port Stephens Shire bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Newcastle station.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Port Stephens Shire train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Hamilton Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) to Port Stephens Shire is 193 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Port Stephens Shire.
There are 486+ hotels available in Port Stephens Shire.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Port Stephens Shire. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.