There are 5 ways to get from Sydney to Somerton by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Central Station to Tamworth Stationtrain 223
7h 34m$44–82Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Tamworth Station, Coach Stopbus 2301 / ...
8h 34m$39–56Drive 428.7 km
- Drive from Sydney to Somertoncar 428.7 km
5h 10m$77–111Fly to Tamworth, bus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Tamworth (TMW)plane SYD - TMW
- Take the bus from Peel High School to Scotland Rd At Rokeby Stbus
5h 18m$246–525Fly to Armidale, bus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Armidale (ARM)plane SYD - ARM
- Take the bus from Armidale Airport to Tamworth Stationbus
6h 35m$260–498
Sydney to Somerton by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Somerton is to bus which costs $35 - $60 and takes 8h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Somerton is to drive which takes 5h 10m and costs $75 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Somerton. However, there are services departing from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and arriving at Somerton Roadhouse, Racecourse Rd via Tamworth Station, Coach Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Somerton station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Tamworth Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
The distance between Sydney and Somerton is 491 km. The road distance is 428.7 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Somerton without a car is to train which takes 7h 34m and costs $40 - $85.
It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Sydney to Somerton, including transfers.
Sydney to Somerton bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Sydney to Somerton train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Somerton is to train which takes 7h 34m and costs $40 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 8h 34m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Somerton, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink operates a train from Central Station to Tamworth Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 6h 2m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Tamworth Station, Coach Stop 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 7h 2m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Tamworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–480
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Armidale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–360
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Central Station to Tamworth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $50–75
- First Class
- $65–100
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Tamworth Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Peel High School to Scotland Rd At Rokeby St
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
- Phone
- +61 (0)2 5625 0065
- [email protected]
- Website
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Armidale Airport to Tamworth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
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Sydney to Somerton bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Tamworth Station, Coach Stop.
Sydney to Somerton train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Tamworth Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Somerton is 429 km. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Sydney to Somerton.
There are two+ hotels available in Somerton.