There are 4 ways to get from Sydney CBD to Port Stephens Shire by train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Epping Station to Hamilton Stationtrain Ccn
4h 24m$20–31Bus, line 136 bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Newcastlebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Stockton Wharf, Mitchell St to Laurina St At Hakea Pdebus 136
4h 47m$36–72Drive 184.8 km
- Drive from Sydney CBD to Port Stephens Shirecar 184.8 km
2h 25m$34–48Bus
- Take the bus from Chatswood to Newcastlebus Pm12
5h 40m$35–51
Sydney CBD to Port Stephens Shire by subway, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney CBD to Port Stephens Shire is to train which costs $20 - $35 and takes 4h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney CBD to Port Stephens Shire is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney CBD station to Port Stephens Shire. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Laurina St At Hakea Pde via Stockton Wharf, Mitchell St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney CBD station to Port Stephens Shire station. However, there are services departing from Martin Place Station and arriving at Hamilton Station via Epping Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Sydney CBD and Port Stephens Shire is 200 km. The road distance is 184.8 km.
The best way to get from Sydney CBD to Port Stephens Shire without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs $20 - $35.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Sydney CBD to Port Stephens Shire, including transfers.
Sydney CBD to Port Stephens Shire bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney CBD to Port Stephens Shire train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Epping Station.
The best way to get from Sydney CBD to Port Stephens Shire is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs $20 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus and line 136 bus, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 4h 47m.
What companies run services between Sydney CBD, NSW, Australia and Port Stephens Shire, NSW, Australia?
Intercity Trains operates a train from Epping Station to Hamilton Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $9–12 and the journey takes 2h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Martin Place Station to Laurina St At Hakea Pde via Central Station, Central Station, Newcastle, and Stockton Wharf, Mitchell St in around 4h 47m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Epping Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $35–55
- Advantage
- $35–55
- Flexible
- $40–60
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Chatswood to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- +61 (0)2 9890 0000
- [email protected]
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Stockton Wharf, Mitchell St to Laurina St At Hakea Pde
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney CBD to Port Stephens Shire bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Newcastle station.
Sydney CBD to Port Stephens Shire train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Hamilton Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney CBD to Port Stephens Shire is 185 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Sydney CBD to Port Stephens Shire.
There are 607+ hotels available in Port Stephens Shire.









