There are 7 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Smiths Lake by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Central Station to Bulahdelahbus Brisbane
5h 8m$40–94Train, bus via Newcastle
- Take the train from Central Station to Newcastle Interchangetrain Ccn
- Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to The Lakes Way Opp Macwood Rdbus 150 / ...
7h 25m$40–51Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Smiths Lake283.3 km
3h 18mDrive 283.3 km
- Drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Smiths Lakecar 283.3 km
3h 18m$51–73Fly, bus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane SYD - NTL
- Take the bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to The Lakes Way Opp Macwood Rdbus
5h 33m$339–616Bus via Macwood Rd At Fourth Ridge Rd
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Bulahdelahbus Au001
- Take the bus from St Josephs Primary School, Bulahdelah to Macwood Rd At Fourth Ridge Rdbus S667
7h 14m$53–84Train, bus
- Take the train from Central Station to Taree Stationtrain 33 / ...
- Take the bus from Taree Station, Coach Stop to The Lakes Way At Macwood Rdbus 150 / ...
8h 47m$54–211
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Smiths Lake by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Smiths Lake is to train and bus via Newcastle which costs $40 - $55 and takes 7h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Smiths Lake is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Smiths Lake. However, there are services departing from Sydney International Airport and arriving at The Lakes Way Opp Macwood Rd via Central Station and Bulahdelah Way After Blanch St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
The distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Smiths Lake is 284 km. The road distance is 283.3 km.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Smiths Lake without a car is to bus which takes 5h 8m and costs $40 - $95.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Smiths Lake, including transfers.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Smiths Lake bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Smiths Lake bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Bulahdelah station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) to Smiths Lake is 283 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Smiths Lake.
There are 690+ hotels available in Smiths Lake.
What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Smiths Lake, NSW, Australia?
Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Central Station to Bulahdelah 5 times a day. Tickets cost $45–85 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily.
- 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 Central Station to Newcastle Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Central Station to Taree Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–180
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $40–55
- First
- $55–75
- Sleeper
- $150–180
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Central Station to Taree Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $40–65
- First Class
- $60–90
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Central Station to Bulahdelah
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $45–70
- Advantage
- $50–75
- Flexible
- $55–85
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Central Station to Bulahdelah
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- Busways
Bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to The Lakes Way Opp Macwood Rd
Bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to The Lakes Way Opp Macwood Rd
Bus from St Josephs Primary School, Bulahdelah to Macwood Rd At Fourth Ridge Rd
Bus from Taree Station, Coach Stop to The Lakes Way At Macwood Rd
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Bulahdelah
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Smiths Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Smiths Lake. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.