There are 4 ways to get from Sydney International to Newcastle by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Newcastle Interchangetrain Ccn
2h 49m$11–16Bus via Hornsby Station
cheapest- Take the bus from Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand Bbus 15Cn / ...
3h 35m$9–14Drive 151.2 km
- Drive from Sydney International to Newcastlecar 151.2 km
2h$27–39Bus
- Take the bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A to Broadmeadow Station, Brown Rdbus 2373 / ...
3h 47m$16–24
Sydney International to Newcastle by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney International to Newcastle is to bus via Hornsby Station which costs $9 - $15 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney International to Newcastle is to drive which takes 2h and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney International station to Newcastle. However, there are services departing from Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St and arriving at Newcastle Interchange, Stand B via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney International station to Newcastle. However, there are services departing from Strathfield Station and arriving at Newcastle Interchange via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
The distance between Sydney International and Newcastle is 157 km. The road distance is 151.2 km.
The best way to get from Sydney International to Newcastle without a car is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs $11 - $17.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Sydney International to Newcastle, including transfers.
Sydney International to Newcastle bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St.
Sydney International to Newcastle train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Strathfield Station.
The best way to get from Sydney International to Newcastle is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs $11 - $17. Alternatively, you can bus via Hornsby Station, which costs $9 - $15 and takes 3h 35m.
What companies run services between Sydney International, NSW, Australia and Newcastle, NSW, Australia?
Intercity Trains operates a train from Strathfield Station to Newcastle Interchange every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, Transport for NSW operates a bus from Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand B hourly. Tickets cost $5–8 and the journey takes 2h 7m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Strathfield Station to Newcastle Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A to Broadmeadow Station, Brown Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney International to Newcastle bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Newcastle Interchange, Stand B station.
Sydney International to Newcastle train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Newcastle Interchange station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney International to Newcastle is 151 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Sydney International to Newcastle.
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