There are 5 ways to get from Sydney to Lighthouse Beach by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane SYD - PQQ
2h 49m$233–392Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Central Station to Port Macquariebus Brisbane
7h 29m$60–98Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Wauchope Stationtrain 33 / ...
6h 59m$107–271Drive 377.2 km
- Drive from Sydney to Lighthouse Beachcar 377.2 km
4h 14m$68–98Bus via Chatswood
- Take the bus from Chatswood to Port Macquariebus Pm12
9h 35m$61–89
Sydney to Lighthouse Beach by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Lighthouse Beach is to bus which costs $60 - $100 and takes 7h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Lighthouse Beach is to fly which takes 2h 49m and costs $230 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Lighthouse Beach. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Lake Cathie Foreshore Reserve, Ocean Dr via Gordon St Before Horton St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Lighthouse Beach station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Wauchope Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
The distance between Sydney and Lighthouse Beach is 352 km. The road distance is 377.2 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Lighthouse Beach without a car is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs $100 - $280.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Sydney to Lighthouse Beach, including transfers.
Sydney to Lighthouse Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Lighthouse Beach train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Lighthouse Beach is to fly which takes 2h 49m and costs $230 - $400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $280 and takes 6h 59m, you could also bus, which costs $60 - $100 and takes 7h 29m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Lighthouse Beach, NSW, Australia?
Qantas and Regional Express fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Port Macquarie (PQQ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Wauchope Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–190 and the journey takes 6h 32m. NSW TrainLink also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–280
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–300
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Wauchope Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–190
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $45–60
- First
- $60–85
- Sleeper
- $160–190
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Wauchope Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $50–75
- First Class
- $65–100
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $70–100
- Advantage
- $75–120
- Flexible
- $95–140
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Chatswood to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Central Station to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney to Lighthouse Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Port Macquarie station.
Sydney to Lighthouse Beach train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Wauchope Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Lighthouse Beach is 377 km. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Sydney to Lighthouse Beach.
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