There are 5 ways to get from Sydney CBD to Scone by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Hornsby Station to Scone Stationtrain 223
5h 9m$30–58Bus via Gordon Station
cheapest- Take the bus from Gordon Station, Stand C to Scone Station, Coach Stopbus 77Hu
5h 45m$11–18Drive 265.2 km
- Drive from Sydney CBD to Sconecar 265.2 km
3h 15m$48–69Fly, train
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Tamworth (TMW)plane SYD - TMW
- Take the train from Tamworth Station to Scone Stationtrain
5h 35m$286–592Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Scone Station, Coach Stopbus 2301 / ...
5h 54m$25–40
Sydney CBD to Scone by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney CBD to Scone is to bus via Gordon Station which costs $10 - $19 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney CBD to Scone is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney CBD station to Scone station. However, there are services departing from Gordon Station, Stand C and arriving at Scone Station, Coach Stop via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney CBD station to Scone station. However, there are services departing from Wynyard Station and arriving at Scone Station via Hornsby Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
The distance between Sydney CBD and Scone is 303 km. The road distance is 265.2 km.
The best way to get from Sydney CBD to Scone without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Sydney CBD to Scone, including transfers.
Sydney CBD to Scone bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Gordon Station, Stand C.
Sydney CBD to Scone train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Hornsby Station.
The best way to get from Sydney CBD to Scone is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus via Gordon Station, which costs $10 - $19 and takes 5h 45m.
What companies run services between Sydney CBD, NSW, Australia and Scone, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink operates a train from Hornsby Station to Scone Station twice daily. Tickets cost $26–50 and the journey takes 3h 27m. Alternatively, Transport for NSW operates a bus from Gordon Station, Stand C to Scone Station, Coach Stop once daily. Tickets cost $7–11 and the journey takes 4h 17m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Tamworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–480
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Hornsby Station to Scone Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $30–50
- First Class
- $45–70
Train from Tamworth Station to Scone Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $22–35
- First Class
- $30–45
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Gordon Station, Stand C to Scone Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Scone Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney CBD to Scone bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Scone Station, Coach Stop.
Sydney CBD to Scone train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Scone Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney CBD to Scone is 265 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Sydney CBD to Scone.
There are 26+ hotels available in Scone.


