There are 3 ways to get from Sydney CBD to Newcastle Interchange by train, bus, or car
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Sydney CBD to Newcastle Interchange by subway and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sydney CBD to Newcastle Interchange is to train which costs $13 - $18 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney CBD to Newcastle Interchange is to drive which takes 2h and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney CBD station to Newcastle Interchange. However, there are services departing from Sydney Central Station and arriving at Newcastle via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney CBD station to Newcastle Interchange. However, there are services departing from Martin Place Station and arriving at Newcastle Interchange via Epping Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
The distance between Sydney CBD and Newcastle Interchange is 164 km. The road distance is 151.7 km.
The best way to get from Sydney CBD to Newcastle Interchange without a car is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs $13 - $18.
It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Sydney CBD to Newcastle Interchange, including transfers.
Sydney CBD to Newcastle Interchange bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Sydney Central Station.
Sydney CBD to Newcastle Interchange train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Epping Station.
The best way to get from Sydney CBD to Newcastle Interchange is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs $13 - $18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $40 and takes 3h 51m.
What companies run services between Sydney CBD, NSW, Australia and Newcastle Interchange, NSW, Australia?
Intercity Trains operates a train from Epping Station to Newcastle Interchange every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $9–12 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Sydney Central Station to Newcastle once daily. Tickets cost $22–35 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Epping Station to Newcastle Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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Booking & Getting There
Sydney CBD to Newcastle Interchange bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Newcastle station.
Sydney CBD to Newcastle Interchange train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Newcastle Interchange station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney CBD to Newcastle Interchange is 152 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Sydney CBD to Newcastle Interchange.
There are 508+ hotels available in Newcastle Interchange.