There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Scotts Head by bus (Greyhound), train, car, plane, or bus
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Bus via Bulahdelah
best- Take the bus from Central Station to Bulahdelahbus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Bulahdelah to Macksvillebus Pm12
8h 24m$82–150Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Macksville Stationtrain 33 / ...
9h 35m$47–199Drive 469.6 km
- Drive from Sydney to Scotts Headcar 469.6 km
5h 8m$84–121Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane SYD - CFS
- Take the bus from Southern Cross University to Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper Stbus
7h 10m$212–403Bus
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Kempseybus Au001
- Take the bus from Smith St After Belgrave St to Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper Stbus 468
11h 32m$69–111Fly to Port Macquarie, bus, train
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane SYD - PQQ
- Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus
- Take the train from Kempsey Station to Macksville Stationtrain
7h 42m$188–455
Sydney to Scotts Head by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Scotts Head is to train which costs $45 - $200 and takes 9h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Scotts Head is to drive which takes 5h 8m and costs $80 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Scotts Head. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Adin St Before Short St via Bulahdelah and Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Scotts Head station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Macksville Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.
The distance between Sydney and Scotts Head is 520 km. The road distance is 469.6 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Scotts Head without a car is to bus via Bulahdelah which takes 8h 24m and costs $80 - $150.
It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from Sydney to Scotts Head, including transfers.
Sydney to Scotts Head bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Scotts Head train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Scotts Head is to bus via Bulahdelah which takes 8h 24m and costs $80 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $200 and takes 9h 35m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Scotts Head, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Central Station to Adin St Before Short St via Bulahdelah, Macksville, and Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St in around 8h 24m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Macksville Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–200 and the journey takes 7h 51m. NSW TrainLink also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–550
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–320
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–290
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Central Station to Macksville Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–200
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $50–70
- First
- $70–95
- Sleeper
- $170–200
Train from Kempsey Station to Macksville Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–130
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $17–23
- First
- $25–35
- Sleeper
- $110–130
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Central Station to Macksville Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $55–85
- First Class
- $80–120
Train from Kempsey Station to Macksville Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–22
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $14–22
- First Class
- $20–29
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Central Station to Bulahdelah
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $45–70
- Advantage
- $50–75
- Flexible
- $55–85
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Central Station to Bulahdelah
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Bulahdelah to Macksville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- Busways
Bus from Southern Cross University to Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St
Bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John St
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Kempsey
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Smith St After Belgrave St to Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney to Scotts Head bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Bulahdelah station.
Sydney to Scotts Head train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Macksville Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Scotts Head is 470 km. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Sydney to Scotts Head.
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