There are 7 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Tocal 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 Mindaribba Stationtrain
3h 17m$347–690Drive 183.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Tocalcar 183.9 km
2h 15m$33–48Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Maitland Station, Station Stbus 3107 / ...
3h 42m$66–84Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Maitland Stationtrain 33 / ...
4h 6m$71–212Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Tocal183.9 km
2h 15mTrain via Newcastle
- Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain Ccn
- Take the train from Hamilton Station to Paterson Stationtrain Hun
5h 13m$52–67Bus via Newcastle
- Take the bus from Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand Bbus 15Cn
- Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to Paterson Station, Main Stbus 19Hu
6h 25m$36–50
Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Newcastle Airport (NTL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Tocal is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Tocal is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Tocal 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 3h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney Airport (SYD) station to Tocal station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Maitland Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Tocal is 210 km. The road distance is 183.9 km.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Tocal without a car is to bus which takes 3h 42m and costs $65 - $85.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Tocal, including transfers.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Tocal bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Tocal train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Tocal is to bus which takes 3h 42m and costs $65 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $220 and takes 4h 6m.
What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Tocal, 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.
- 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 Hamilton Station to Mindaribba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- 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 Hamilton Station to Paterson Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- 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
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- 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
- 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 9890 0000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hunter Valley Buses
Bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to Paterson Station, Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Hunter Valley Buses
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Tocal bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Maitland Station, Station St.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Tocal train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Maitland Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) to Tocal is 184 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Tocal.
There are 415+ hotels available in Tocal.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Tocal. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.