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How to get fromSydney CBD to Port Stephens Shireby train, bus, ferry, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sydney CBD to Port Stephens Shire by train, bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train Ccn
    4h 14m
    $20–33

  2. Bus, ferry, line 136 bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Newcastlebus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Queens Wharf to Stockton Wharfferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Stockton Wharf, Mitchell St to Laurina St At Hakea Pdebus bus 136
    4h 53m
    $41–76

  3. Drive  183.5 km

    1. Drive from Sydney CBD to Port Stephens Shirecar car 183.5 km
    2h 21m
    $40–57

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Chatswood to Newcastlebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the ferry from Queens Wharf to Stockton Wharfferry ferry Stkn
    5h 44m
    $41–60

Sydney CBD to Port Stephens Shire by train and bus

Calendar220Weekly Services
Duration4h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 202.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Sydney CBD, NSW, Australia and Port Stephens Shire, NSW, Australia?

Intercity Trains operates a train from Central Station to Hamilton Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 2h 28m.

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