There are 5 ways to get from Sydney to Newcastle Airport (NTL) by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane SYD - NTL
2h 3m$328–672Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain Ccn
3h 37m$13–20Bus
- Take the bus from Town Hall, Park St, Stand H to Hornsby Station, Stand Bbus N80 / ...
- Take the bus from Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand Bbus 15Cn
4h 19m$13–22Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sydney to Newcastle-NTL172.7 km
2h 3mDrive 172.7 km
- Drive from Sydney to Newcastle Airport (NTL)car 172.7 km
2h 3m$31–45
Sydney to Newcastle Airport (NTL) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Newcastle Airport (NTL) is to train which costs $13 - $20 and takes 3h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Newcastle Airport (NTL) is to fly which takes 2h 3m and costs $320 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney to Newcastle Airport (NTL). However, there are services departing from Town Hall, Park St, Stand H and arriving at Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr via Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St and Newcastle Interchange, Stand A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Newcastle Airport (NTL) station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Hamilton Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
The distance between Sydney and Newcastle Airport (NTL) is 153 km. The road distance is 172.7 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Newcastle Airport (NTL) without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs $13 - $20.
It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Sydney to Newcastle Airport (NTL), including transfers.
Sydney to Newcastle Airport (NTL) bus services, operated by Busways, depart from Town Hall, Park St, Stand H station.
Sydney to Newcastle Airport (NTL) train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Newcastle Airport (NTL) is to fly which takes 2h 3m and costs $320 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $13 - $20 and takes 3h 37m, you could also bus, which costs $13 - $22 and takes 4h 19m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Newcastle Airport (NTL), Australia?
FlyPelican flies from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Newcastle Airport (NTL) twice a week. Alternatively, Intercity Trains operates a train from Central Station to Hamilton Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $10–13 and the journey takes 2h 49m.
- Website
- flypelican.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $310–650
- 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
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- Busways
Bus from Town Hall, Park St, Stand H to Hornsby Station, Stand B
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sydney to Newcastle-NTL
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney to Newcastle Airport (NTL) bus services, operated by Busways, arrive at Hornsby Station, Stand B.
Sydney to Newcastle Airport (NTL) train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Hamilton Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Newcastle Airport (NTL) is 173 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Sydney to Newcastle Airport (NTL).
There are 567+ hotels available in Newcastle Airport (NTL).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sydney and Newcastle Airport (NTL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.