There are 3 ways to get from Sydney to Waratah by bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Sydney to Waratah by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Waratah is to train which costs $15 - $20 and takes 2h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Waratah is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Waratah. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Georgetown Rd At Bowker St via Customs House, Watt St and Hunter St Before Tudor St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Waratah station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Waratah Station via Hamilton Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
The distance between Sydney and Waratah is 162 km. The road distance is 152.6 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Waratah without a car is to bus which takes 2h 55m and costs $35 - $70.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Sydney to Waratah, including transfers.
Sydney to Waratah bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Waratah train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Waratah is to bus which takes 2h 55m and costs $35 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $15 - $20 and takes 2h 59m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Waratah, NSW, Australia?
Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Central Station to Newcastle twice daily. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Intercity Trains operates a train from Central Station to Hamilton Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $10–13 and the journey takes 2h 49m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $35–55
- Advantage
- $35–55
- Flexible
- $40–60
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney to Waratah bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Newcastle station.
Sydney to Waratah train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Hamilton Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Waratah is 153 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Sydney to Waratah.
There are 499+ hotels available in Waratah.