There are 4 ways to get from Sydney to Merewether by bus (Greyhound), train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Central Station to Newcastlebus Brisbane
2h 59m$37–62Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Newcastle Interchangetrain Ccn
3h 24m$14–17Drive 148.9 km
- Drive from Sydney to Merewethercar 148.9 km
1h 57m$27–39Train, 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 7m$19–34
Sydney to Merewether by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Merewether is to train which costs $13 - $18 and takes 3h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Merewether is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Merewether. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Ridge St At Mitchell St via Customs House, Watt St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Merewether. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Newcastle Interchange via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
The distance between Sydney and Merewether is 161 km. The road distance is 148.9 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Merewether without a car is to bus which takes 2h 59m and costs $35 - $65.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Sydney to Merewether, including transfers.
Sydney to Merewether bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Merewether train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Merewether is to bus which takes 2h 59m and costs $35 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $13 - $18 and takes 3h 24m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Merewether, NSW, Australia?
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. Alternatively, Intercity Trains operates a train from Central Station to Newcastle Interchange every 30 minutes. 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
- 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
- 43 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
- Every 30 minutes
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Sydney to Merewether bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Newcastle station.
Sydney to Merewether train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Newcastle Interchange station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Merewether is 149 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Sydney to Merewether.
There are 524+ hotels available in Merewether.