There are 6 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Williamtown by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane SYD - NTL
40 min$310–650Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain Ccn
3h 57m$14–21Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Newcastlebus Brisbane
4h 31m$34–68Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Williamtown180.4 km
2h 8mDrive 180.4 km
- Drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Williamtowncar 180.4 km
2h 8m$32–47Line 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 bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand A to Nelson Bay Rd After Cabbage Tree Rdbus 130 / ...
4h 32m$16–26
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Williamtown by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Williamtown is to train which costs $14 - $22 and takes 3h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Williamtown is to fly which takes 40 min and costs $310 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Williamtown. However, there are services departing from Sydney International Airport and arriving at Nelson Bay Rd After Cabbage Tree Rd via Central Station and Stockton Wharf, Mitchell St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney Airport (SYD) station to Williamtown station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Hamilton Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
The distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Williamtown is 140 km. The road distance is 180.4 km.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Williamtown without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs $14 - $22.
It takes approximately 40 min to fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Newcastle Airport (NTL), including transfers and time at the airport.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Williamtown bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Williamtown train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Williamtown is to fly which takes 40 min and costs $310 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $14 - $22 and takes 3h 57m, you could also bus, which costs $30 - $70 and takes 4h 31m.
What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Williamtown, NSW, Australia?
FlyPelican flies from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Newcastle Airport (NTL) twice a week. Alternatively, Intercity Trains operates a train from Central Station to Hamilton Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $10–13 and the journey takes 2h 49m.
- 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
- 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 Nelson Bay Rd After Cabbage Tree Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Port Stephens Coaches
- Phone
- +61 (0)2 9890 0000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hunter Valley Buses
Bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand A to Nelson Bay Rd After Cabbage Tree Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Hunter Valley Buses
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Williamtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Sydney International Airport Airport to Newcastle Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 40 min.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Williamtown bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Newcastle station.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Williamtown train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Hamilton Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) to Williamtown is 180 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Williamtown.
FlyPelican offers flights from Sydney International Airport Airport to Newcastle Airport Airport.
There are 566+ hotels available in Williamtown.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Williamtown. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.