There are 4 ways to get from Sydney to Barrington Tops National Park by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Central Station to Dungog Stationtrain 33 / ...
5h 15m$28–160Train via Newcastle
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain Ccn
- Take the train from Hamilton Station to Dungog Stationtrain Hun
6h 53m$21–29Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Maitland Station, Station Stbus 3107 / ...
- Take the bus from Maitland Station, Station St to Dungog Station, Coach Stopbus 3109 / ...
6h 6m$24–40Drive 311.4 km
- Drive from Sydney to Barrington Tops National Parkcar 311.4 km
3h 50m$56–81
Sydney to Barrington Tops National Park by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Barrington Tops National Park is to train via Newcastle which costs $21 - $29 and takes 6h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Barrington Tops National Park is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Barrington Tops National Park. However, there are services departing from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and arriving at 1940 Chichester Dam Rd via Maitland Station, Station St and Dungog Public School, Chapman St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Barrington Tops National Park station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Dungog Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
The distance between Sydney and Barrington Tops National Park is 266 km. The road distance is 311.4 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Barrington Tops National Park without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs $27 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Sydney to Barrington Tops National Park, including transfers.
Sydney to Barrington Tops National Park bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Sydney to Barrington Tops National Park train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Barrington Tops National Park is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs $27 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $40 and takes 6h 6m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Barrington Tops National Park, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Dungog Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $23–160 and the journey takes 3h 28m. NSW TrainLink also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to 1940 Chichester Dam Rd via Maitland Station, Station St, Dungog Station, Coach Stop, Dungog Public School, Chapman St, and 1940 Chichester Dam Rd in around 6h 6m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Central Station to Dungog Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–160
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $30–40
- First
- $40–60
- Sleeper
- $130–160
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Central Station to Dungog Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $30–50
- First Class
- $40–65
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Hamilton Station to Dungog Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Maitland Station, Station St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Maitland Station, Station St to Dungog Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Phone
- +61 (0)2 9890 0000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hunter Valley Buses
Bus from Maitland Station, Station St to Dungog Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Hunter Valley Buses
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney to Barrington Tops National Park bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Maitland Station, Station St.
Sydney to Barrington Tops National Park train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Dungog Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Barrington Tops National Park is 311 km. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Sydney to Barrington Tops National Park.
There are three+ hotels available in Barrington Tops National Park.