There are 4 ways to get from Sydney to Tocal by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Central Station to Maitland Stationtrain 223 / ...
2h 51m$68–211Drive 174.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Sydney to Tocalcar 174.6 km
2h 6m$32–46Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Maitland Station, Station Stbus 2303 / ...
3h 1m$66–82Train via Newcastle
- Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain Ccn
- Take the train from Hamilton Station to Paterson Stationtrain Hun
4h 22m$34–44
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Tocal is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Tocal is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Tocal station. However, there are services departing from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and arriving at Maitland Station, Station St via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Tocal station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Maitland Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
The distance between Sydney and Tocal is 207 km. The road distance is 174.6 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Tocal without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs $65 - $220.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Sydney to Tocal, including transfers.
Sydney to Tocal bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Sydney to Tocal train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Tocal is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs $65 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $85 and takes 3h 1m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Tocal, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink operates a train from Central Station to Maitland Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $18–26 and the journey takes 2h 35m. NSW TrainLink XPT also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Maitland Station, Station St twice daily. Tickets cost $15–23 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Central Station to Maitland Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $18–26
- First Class
- $28–45
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Maitland Station, Station St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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Booking & Getting There
Sydney to Tocal bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Maitland Station, Station St.
Sydney to Tocal train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Maitland Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Tocal is 175 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Sydney to Tocal.
There are 110+ hotels available in Tocal.