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How to get fromSydney to Newcastle Westby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sydney to Newcastle West by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Newcastle Interchangetrain train Ccn
    2h 33m
    $10–13

  2. Bus via Gordon Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gordon Station, Werona Av, Stand D to Newcastle Interchange, Stand Bbus bus 15Cn / ...
    3h 32m
    $9–15

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Newcastlebus bus Au001
    2h 35m
    $20–35

  4. Drive 150.3 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Newcastle Westcar car 150.3 km
    1h 58m
    $27–39

Sydney to Newcastle West by train

Calendar320Weekly Trains
Duration2h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 164.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 33m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Newcastle West, NSW, Australia?

Intercity Trains operates a train from Central Station to Newcastle Interchange every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $10–13 and the journey takes 2h 33m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Sydney Central Station to Newcastle once daily. Tickets cost $20–35 and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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