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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Thornton Station and Cardiff Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Thornton Station station to Cardiff Station station. However, there are services departing from Thornton Station, Karuah St and arriving at Cardiff Station, Main Rd via Newcastle Interchange, Stand C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Thornton Station and Cardiff Station?

No, there is no direct train from Thornton Station station to Cardiff Station station. However, there are services departing from Thornton Station and arriving at Cardiff Station via Hamilton Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46 min.

How far is it from Thornton Station to Cardiff Station?

The distance between Thornton Station and Cardiff Station is 28 km. The road distance is 22.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Thornton Station to Cardiff Station without a car is to train which takes 46 min and costs $10 - $15.

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

It takes approximately 46 min to get from Thornton Station to Cardiff Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thornton Station to Cardiff Station bus from?

Thornton Station to Cardiff Station bus services, operated by CDC NSW Hunter Valley Buses, depart from Thornton Station, Karuah St.

Where do I catch the Thornton Station to Cardiff Station train from?

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

Train or bus from Thornton Station to Cardiff Station?

The best way to get from Thornton Station to Cardiff Station is to train which takes 46 min and costs $10 - $15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7 - $13 and takes 1h 9m.

Where does the Thornton Station to Cardiff Station bus arrive?

Thornton Station to Cardiff Station bus services, operated by CDC NSW Hunter Valley Buses, arrive at Newcastle Interchange, Stand B station.

Where does the Thornton Station to Cardiff Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Thornton Station to Cardiff Station?

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

Where can I stay near Cardiff Station?

There are 585+ hotels available in Cardiff Station.

Thornton Station to Cardiff Station - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Thornton Station to Cardiff Station by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Thornton Station to Hamilton Stationtrain Hun
2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Cardiff Stationtrain Ccn
46 min
$11–14
Drive 22.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Thornton Station to Cardiff Stationcar 22.9 km
20 min
$5–6
Bus
1. Take the bus from Thornton Station, Karuah St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand Bbus 1Hu / ...
2. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to Cardiff Station, Main Rdbus 15Cn / ...
1h 9m
$8–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Thornton Station to Cardiff Stationtaxi 22.9 km
20 min
$70–90

Thornton Station to Cardiff Station by train

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Distance: 28.1 km
Duration: 46 min

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

You can take a train from Thornton Station to Cardiff Station via Hamilton Station in around 46 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thornton Station, Karuah St to Cardiff Station, Main Rd via Newcastle Interchange, Stand C in around 1h 9m.

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