There are 4 ways to get from Sydney to Callaghan by train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain Ccn
2h 41m$15–19Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Newcastlebus Brisbane
3h 2m$37–63Drive 151.5 km
- Drive from Sydney to Callaghancar 151.5 km
1h 47m$28–40Train, bus
- Take the train from Wynyard Station to Hornsby Stationtrain T1
- Take the bus from Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St to Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rdbus 37Cn
4h 17m$19–34
Sydney to Callaghan by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Callaghan is to train which costs $14 - $20 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Callaghan is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Callaghan. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Ring Rd Opp The Wollotuka Institute via Customs House, Watt St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Callaghan station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Warabrook Station via Hamilton Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
The distance between Sydney and Callaghan is 168 km. The road distance is 151.5 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Callaghan without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs $14 - $20.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Sydney to Callaghan, including transfers.
Sydney to Callaghan bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Callaghan train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Callaghan is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs $14 - $20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 3h 2m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Callaghan, NSW, Australia?
Intercity Trains operates a train from Central Station to Hamilton Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Central Station to Newcastle twice daily. Tickets cost $35–58 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Wynyard Station to Hornsby Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sydney Trains
Train from Wynyard Station to Hornsby Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- Sydney Trains
- Adult one-way
- $4–7
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Central Station to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–58
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $35–55
- Flexible
- $52–58
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Central Station to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St to Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St to Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Want to know more about travelling around Australia
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia
Read the travel guide
4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Sydney to Callaghan bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Newcastle station.
Sydney to Callaghan train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Hamilton Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Callaghan is 152 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Sydney to Callaghan.
There are 541+ hotels available in Callaghan.














