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How to get fromSydney to Port Stephens Councilby train, taxi, bus, ferry, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Sydney to Port Stephens Council by train, taxi, bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train Ccn
    2. Take the taxi from Hamilton Station to Port Stephens Counciltaxi taxi
    3h 15m
    $130–162

  2. Drive  192.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sydney to Port Stephens Councilcar car 192.5 km
    2h 24m
    $35–51

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Newcastlebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the ferry from Queens Wharf to Stockton Wharfferry ferry Stkn
    4h 22m
    $81–118

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train Ccn
    3h 52m
    $53–72

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand Bbus bus 37Cn
    5h 27m
    $58–84

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Map of how to get from Sydney to Port Stephens Council.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 206 km
  • Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Port Stephens Council, NSW, Australia?

Intercity Trains operates a train from Central Station to Hamilton Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Alternatively, Transport for NSW operates a bus from Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand B hourly. Tickets cost $11–16 and the journey takes 2h 42m.

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