How to get from North Sydney to Empire Bay by bus, ferry and train?

From North Sydney to Empire Bay by bus, ferry and train

To get from North Sydney to Empire Bay in Sydney, you’ll need to take one train line, one bus line and one ferry line: take the T1 train from North Sydney Station station to Hornsby Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 38CN bus and finally take the EMPB ferry from Woy Woy Wharf station to Empire Bay Wharf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 40 min.

160min
Train - T1
Bus - 38CN38CN
Ferry - EMPB
Walk to Empire Bay
Leaves from North Sydney Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    North Sydney
  • 2
    Train - T1
    Wait for train
    T1
    Hornsby
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hornsby Station
    ID 207720
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hornsby Station, George St
    ID 2077277
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 38CN38CN
    Wait for bus
    38CN
    Woy Woy
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Woy Woy Station, Stand E
    ID 225616
    60 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Woy Woy Wharf
    400 m • 6 min
  • 8
    Ferry - EMPB
    Wait for ferry
    EMPB
    Empire Bay
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Empire Bay Wharf
    30 min
  • 10
    Walk to Empire Bay
    Walk to
    Empire Bay
    550 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from North Sydney to Empire Bay

The distance between North Sydney, Sydney and Empire Bay, Sydney is approximately 82.81 km, which can typically be travelled in 160 min. Moovit will show you the directions from North Sydney to Empire Bay by bus, ferry and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Sydney – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to North Sydney

North Sydney is located at North Sydney, Sydney and the nearest public transport station is North Sydney Station, Blue St, Stand C.

Train stations close to North Sydney:

  • Milsons Point
  • Waverton

Bus stations close to North Sydney:

  • North Sydney Station, Blue St, Stand C
  • North Sydney Station, Blue St, Stand F
  • North Sydney Station, Blue St, Stand B

Ferry stations close to North Sydney:

  • Mcmahons Point Wharf
  • Milsons Point Wharf

Public transport stations close to Empire Bay, Sydney

Empire Bay is located at Empire Bay, Sydney and the nearest public transport station is Kendall Rd opp Shelly Beach Rd.

Bus stations close to Empire Bay:

  • Kendall Rd opp Shelly Beach Rd
  • Greenfield Rd before Rickard Rd
  • Greenfield Rd after Rickard Rd

Ferry stations close to Empire Bay:

  • Saratoga Veterans Hall Wharf
  • Davistown, Lintern St Wharf
  • Davistown, Central RSL Wharf

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from North Sydney to Empire Bay?

    The fastest way takes 160 minutes, using Bus line T1, Bus line 38CN, Bus line EMPB.

  • Is there a direct train between North Sydney and Empire Bay in Sydney?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one bus line and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 40 min.

  • Which train line goes from North Sydney to Empire Bay in Sydney?

    The T1 train line goes from Hornsby station near North Sydney to Hornsby Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Hornsby Station station near Empire Bay in Sydney

  • How long does it take to travel from North Sydney to Empire Bay in Sydney by train, bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between North Sydney and Empire Bay in Sydney by train, bus and ferry is about 2 hr 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near North Sydney to get to Empire Bay in Sydney?

    Get on the T1 train from the Hornsby station near North Sydney in Sydney.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between North Sydney and Empire Bay in Sydney?

    Get off the train at the Hornsby Station station, which is closest to Empire Bay in Sydney.