There are 4 ways to get from Sydney to Bar Beach by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Newcastlebus Au001
2h 35m$20–35Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Newcastle Interchangetrain Ccn
2h 53m$9–13Drive 150.5 km
- Drive from Sydney to Bar Beachcar 150.5 km
1h 59m$28–40Bus via Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd
- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Broadmeadow Station, Brown Rdbus 2371 / ...
3h 52m$19–27
Sydney to Bar Beach by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Bar Beach is to train which costs $9 - $13 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Bar Beach is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs $27 - $40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sydney Central Station station and arriving at Newcastle. Services depart once daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Central Station station and arriving at Newcastle Interchange. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 53m.
The distance between Sydney and Bar Beach is 154 km. The road distance is 150.5 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Bar Beach without a car is to bus which takes 2h 35m and costs $20 - $35.
The bus from Sydney Central Station to Newcastle takes 2h 35m including transfers and departs once daily.
Sydney to Bar Beach bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Sydney Central Station.
Sydney to Bar Beach train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Bar Beach is to bus which takes 2h 35m and costs $20 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $9 - $13 and takes 2h 53m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Bar Beach, NSW, Australia?
FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Sydney Central Station to Newcastle once daily. Tickets cost $20–35 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, Intercity Trains operates a train from Central Station to Newcastle Interchange hourly. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 2h 53m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Newcastle Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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Booking & Getting There
Sydney to Bar Beach bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Newcastle station.
Sydney to Bar Beach train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Newcastle Interchange station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Bar Beach is 150 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Sydney to Bar Beach.
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