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

The cheapest way to get from Thornton to Cardiff is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 20 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Thornton to Cardiff is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $70 - $90.

Is there a direct bus between Thornton and Cardiff?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Railway Av At Rockleigh St and arriving at Main Rd After Taylor St. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 40 min.

Is there a direct train between Thornton and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Thornton station to Cardiff station. However, there are services departing from Thornton Station and arriving at Cardiff Station via Hamilton Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44 min.

How far is it from Thornton to Cardiff?

The distance between Thornton and Cardiff is 24 km. The road distance is 23 km.

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

The best way to get from Thornton to Cardiff without a car is to line 2471 bus which takes 40 min and costs $4 - $7.

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

The line 2471 bus from Railway Av At Rockleigh St to Main Rd After Taylor St takes 40 min including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Thornton to Cardiff bus from?

Thornton to Cardiff bus services, operated by CDC NSW Hunter Valley Buses, depart from Railway Av At Rockleigh St station.

Where do I catch the Thornton to Cardiff train from?

Thornton to Cardiff train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Thornton Station.

Train or bus from Thornton to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Thornton to Cardiff is to line 2471 bus which takes 40 min and costs $4 - $7. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $10 - $15 and takes 44 min.

Where does the Thornton to Cardiff bus arrive?

Thornton to Cardiff bus services, operated by CDC NSW Hunter Valley Buses, arrive at Main Rd After Taylor St station.

Where does the Thornton to Cardiff train arrive?

Thornton to Cardiff train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Hamilton Station.

Can I drive from Thornton to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Thornton to Cardiff is 23 km. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Thornton to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 602+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Thornton to Cardiff - 5 ways to travel via train, line 2471 bus, taxi, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Thornton to Cardiff by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Line 2471 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Railway Av At Rockleigh St to Main Rd After Taylor Stbus 2471
40 min
$4–7
Train
1. Take the train from Thornton Station to Hamilton Stationtrain Hun
2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Cardiff Stationtrain Ccn
44 min
$11–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Thornton to Cardifftaxi 23 km
20 min
$70–90
Drive 23 km
1. Drive from Thornton to Cardiffcar 23 km
20 min
$5–6
Train, line 13 bus
1. Take the train from Thornton Station to Newcastle Interchangetrain Hun
2. Take the bus from Hunter St Opp Cooper St to Main Rd Opp Veronica Stbus 13
59 min
$10–13

Thornton to Cardiff by bus

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Distance: 24.1 km
Duration: 40 min

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

CDC NSW Hunter Valley Buses operates a bus from Railway Av At Rockleigh St to Main Rd After Taylor St once daily. Tickets cost $4–7 and the journey takes 40 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thornton Station to Cardiff Station via Hamilton Station in around 44 min.

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