There are 4 ways to get from Sydney to Port Stephens Shire by bus, ferry, train, or car
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Bus, ferry, line 136 bus
best- Take the bus from Central Station to Newcastlebus
- Take the ferry from Queens Wharf to Stockton Wharfferry
- Take the bus from Stockton Wharf, Mitchell St to Laurina St At Hakea Pdebus 136
3h 50m$41–68Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain Ccn
3h 52m$17–25Drive 182.6 km
- Drive from Sydney to Port Stephens Shirecar 182.6 km
2h 20m$34–49Bus
- Take the bus from Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand Bbus 37Cn
5h 26m$22–37
Sydney to Port Stephens Shire by bus, foot, and ferry
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 20m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Port Stephens Shire. However, there are services departing from Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St and arriving at Laurina St At Hakea Pde via Newcastle Interchange, Stand A and Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
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 182.6 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Port Stephens Shire without a car is to bus and ferry and line 136 bus which takes 3h 50m and costs $40 - $70.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Sydney to Port Stephens Shire, including transfers.
Sydney to Port Stephens Shire bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St.
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 train which takes 3h 52m and costs $16 - $26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $40 and takes 5h 26m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Port Stephens Shire, 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.
- 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
- 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
- +61 (0)2 9890 0000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hunter Valley Buses
Bus from Stockton Wharf, Mitchell St to Laurina St At Hakea Pde
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- Hunter Valley Buses
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Newcastle Transport
Ferry from Queens Wharf to Stockton Wharf
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4
- Website
- Newcastle Transport
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Booking & Getting There
Sydney to Port Stephens Shire bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Newcastle Interchange, Stand B 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 183 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Sydney to Port Stephens Shire.
There are 616+ hotels available in Port Stephens Shire.