There are 3 ways to get from Sydney to Carey Bay by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Central Station to Fassifern Stationtrain Ccn
3h 15m$13–19Bus
- Take the bus from Wynyard Station, Clarence St, Stand R to Hornsby Station, Stand Bbus N90
- Take the bus from Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St to Fassifern Station, Tucker Clbus 37Cn
3h 46m$19–27Drive 131 km
- Drive from Sydney to Carey Baycar 131 km
1h 37m$24–35
Sydney to Carey Bay by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Carey Bay is to train which costs $13 - $19 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Carey Bay is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Carey Bay. However, there are services departing from Wynyard Station, Clarence St, Stand R and arriving at Amelia St Before Whitelocke St via Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St, Fassifern Station, Tucker Cl and Old Toronto Station, Victory Pde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Carey Bay station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Fassifern Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
The distance between Sydney and Carey Bay is 149 km. The road distance is 131 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Carey Bay without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs $13 - $19.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Sydney to Carey Bay, including transfers.
Sydney to Carey Bay bus services, operated by Busways, depart from Wynyard Station, Clarence St, Stand R.
Sydney to Carey Bay train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Carey Bay is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs $13 - $19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18 - $27 and takes 3h 46m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Carey Bay, NSW, Australia?
Intercity Trains operates a train from Central Station to Fassifern Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $9–12 and the journey takes 2h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wynyard Station, Clarence St, Stand R to Amelia St Before Whitelocke St via Hornsby Station, Stand B, Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St, Fassifern Station, Tucker Cl, and Old Toronto Station, Victory Pde in around 3h 46m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Fassifern Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- Busways
Bus from Wynyard Station, Clarence St, Stand R to Hornsby Station, Stand B
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St to Fassifern Station, Tucker Cl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
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Booking & Getting There
Sydney to Carey Bay bus services, operated by Busways, arrive at Hornsby Station, Stand B.
Sydney to Carey Bay train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Fassifern Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Carey Bay is 131 km. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Sydney to Carey Bay.
There are 668+ hotels available in Carey Bay.