There are 4 ways to get from Sydney to RAAF Base Williamtown by train, bus, ferry, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain Ccn
3h 33m$14–19Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Central Station to Newcastlebus Brisbane
- Take the ferry from Queens Wharf to Stockton Wharfferry Stkn
3h 50m$41–67Drive 172.6 km
- Drive from Sydney to RAAF Base Williamtowncar 172.6 km
2h 2m$37–53Bus
- Take the bus from Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand Bbus 37Cn / ...
5h 3m$19–31
Sydney to RAAF Base Williamtown by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to RAAF Base Williamtown is to train which costs $13 - $20 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to RAAF Base Williamtown is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to RAAF Base Williamtown. However, there are services departing from Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St and arriving at Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr via Newcastle Interchange, Stand A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to RAAF Base Williamtown station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Hamilton Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between Sydney and RAAF Base Williamtown is 189 km. The road distance is 172.6 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to RAAF Base Williamtown without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs $13 - $20.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Sydney to RAAF Base Williamtown, including transfers.
Sydney to RAAF Base Williamtown bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St.
Sydney to RAAF Base Williamtown train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to RAAF Base Williamtown is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs $13 - $20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $35 and takes 5h 3m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and RAAF Base Williamtown, 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 45m.
- 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
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- 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 RAAF Base Williamtown bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Newcastle Interchange, Stand B station.
Sydney to RAAF Base Williamtown train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Hamilton Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to RAAF Base Williamtown is 173 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Sydney to RAAF Base Williamtown.
There are 580+ hotels available in RAAF Base Williamtown.