What is the cheapest way to get from Sydney to Sandgate?

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Sandgate is to bus which costs $13 - $20 and takes 3h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sydney to Sandgate?

The fastest way to get from Sydney to Sandgate is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs $27 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Sydney and Sandgate?

No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Sandgate. However, there are services departing from Wynyard Station, Clarence St, Stand R and arriving at Sandgate Cemetery, Maitland Rd via Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St and Newcastle Interchange, Stand A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Sydney and Sandgate?

No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Sandgate station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Sandgate Station via Hamilton Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.

How far is it from Sydney to Sandgate?

The distance between Sydney and Sandgate is 170 km. The road distance is 154.5 km.

How do I travel from Sydney to Sandgate without a car?

The best way to get from Sydney to Sandgate without a car is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs $15 - $20.

How long does it take to get from Sydney to Sandgate?

It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Sydney to Sandgate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Sandgate bus from?

Sydney to Sandgate bus services, operated by Busways, depart from Wynyard Station, Clarence St, Stand R.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Sandgate train from?

Sydney to Sandgate train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Central Station.

Train or bus from Sydney to Sandgate?

The best way to get from Sydney to Sandgate is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs $15 - $20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $13 - $20 and takes 3h 37m.

Where does the Sydney to Sandgate bus arrive?

Sydney to Sandgate bus services, operated by Busways, arrive at Hornsby Station, Stand B.

Where does the Sydney to Sandgate train arrive?

Sydney to Sandgate train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Hamilton Station.

Can I drive from Sydney to Sandgate?

Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Sandgate is 154 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Sydney to Sandgate.

Where can I stay near Sandgate?

There are 490+ hotels available in Sandgate.

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There are 3 ways to get from Sydney to Sandgate by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain Ccn
2h 49m
$15–20
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wynyard Station, Clarence St, Stand R to Hornsby Station, Stand Bbus N90
2. Take the bus from Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand Bbus 15Cn / ...
3h 37m
$13–19
Drive 154.5 km
1. Drive from Sydney to Sandgatecar 154.5 km
1h 50m
$28–40

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Distance: 170.3 km
Duration: 2h 49m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Sandgate, NSW, Australia?

Intercity Trains operates a train from Central Station to Hamilton Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $10–13 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wynyard Station, Clarence St, Stand R to Sandgate Cemetery, Maitland Rd via Hornsby Station, Stand B, Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St, Newcastle Interchange, Stand B, and Newcastle Interchange, Stand A in around 3h 37m.

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