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

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Thornton is to bus which costs $10 - $15 and takes 3h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sydney to Thornton is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs $27 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Sydney and Thornton?

No, there is no direct bus from Sydney to Thornton station. However, there are services departing from Town Hall, Park St, Stand H and arriving at Thornton Station, Karuah St via Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Sydney and Thornton?

No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Thornton station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Thornton Station via Maitland Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.

How far is it from Sydney to Thornton?

The distance between Sydney and Thornton is 202 km. The road distance is 152.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Sydney to Thornton without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs $25 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Sydney to Thornton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Thornton bus from?

Sydney to Thornton bus services, operated by Busways, depart from Town Hall, Park St, Stand H station.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Thornton train from?

Sydney to Thornton train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.

Train or bus from Sydney to Thornton?

The best way to get from Sydney to Thornton is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs $25 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $10 - $15 and takes 3h 45m.

Where does the Sydney to Thornton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Sydney to Thornton train arrive?

Sydney to Thornton train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Maitland Station.

Can I drive from Sydney to Thornton?

Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Thornton is 153 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Sydney to Thornton.

Where can I stay near Thornton?

There are 405+ hotels available in Thornton.

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There are 4 ways to get from Sydney to Thornton by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Central Station to Maitland Stationtrain 33 / ...
3h 2m
$26–154
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Town Hall, Park St, Stand H to Hornsby Station, Stand Bbus N80 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St to Thornton Station, Karuah Stbus 75Hu / ...
3h 45m
$10–15
Drive 152.7 km
1. Drive from Sydney to Thorntoncar 152.7 km
1h 46m
$28–40
Train via Hamilton Station
1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain Ccn
3h 17m
$15–21

Sydney to Thornton by train

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Distance: 201.8 km
Duration: 3h 2m

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

NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Maitland Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $20–150 and the journey takes 2h 44m. NSW TrainLink also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Hall, Park St, Stand H to Thornton Station, Karuah St via Hornsby Station, Stand B and Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St in around 3h 45m.

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