There are 4 ways to get from Sydney to Port Stephens Shire by bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus
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Bus, line 136 bus
best- Take the bus from Central Station to Newcastlebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Stockton Wharf, Mitchell St to Laurina St At Hakea Pdebus 136
3h 44m$37–64Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain Ccn
3h 52m$17–25Drive 183.9 km
- Drive from Sydney to Port Stephens Shirecar 183.9 km
2h 23m$33–48Bus
- Take the bus from Chatswood to Newcastlebus Pm12
5h 40m$37–56
Sydney to Port Stephens Shire by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Port Stephens Shire is to train which costs $16 - $26 and takes 3h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Port Stephens Shire is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Port Stephens Shire. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Laurina St At Hakea Pde via Stockton Wharf, Mitchell St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Port Stephens Shire station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Hamilton Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
The distance between Sydney and Port Stephens Shire is 190 km. The road distance is 183.9 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Port Stephens Shire without a car is to bus and line 136 bus which takes 3h 44m and costs $35 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Sydney to Port Stephens Shire, including transfers.
Sydney to Port Stephens Shire bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Port Stephens Shire train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Port Stephens Shire is to bus and line 136 bus which takes 3h 44m and costs $35 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $16 - $26 and takes 3h 52m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Port Stephens Shire, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Central Station to Laurina St At Hakea Pde via Newcastle and Stockton Wharf, Mitchell St in around 3h 44m. Alternatively, Intercity Trains operates a train from Central Station to Hamilton Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 2h 28m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney to Port Stephens Shire bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Newcastle station.
Sydney to Port Stephens Shire train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Hamilton Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Port Stephens Shire is 184 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Sydney to Port Stephens Shire.
There are 610+ hotels available in Port Stephens Shire.