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How to get from Sydney to Lake Macquarie by bus and train?

From Sydney to Lake Macquarie by bus and train

To get from Sydney to Lake Macquarie in Sydney, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the T8 train from St James Station station to Central Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CCN train and finally take the 271 bus from Fassifern Station, Tucker Cl station to Middle Point Rd opp Macquarie St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 9 min.

189min
Walk to train station
Train - T8
Train - CCN
Bus - 271271
Walk to Lake Macquarie
Leaves from St James Station
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    St James Station
    ID 200050
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - T8
    Wait for train
    T8
    Revesby
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Central Station
    ID 200060
    5 min
  • 4
    Train - CCN
    Wait for train
    CCN
    Newcastle Interchange
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Fassifern Station
    ID 228330
    130 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fassifern Station, Tucker Cl
    ID 228331
    50 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 271271
    Wait for bus
    271
    Glendale
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Middle Point Rd opp Macquarie St
    ID 228384
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Lake Macquarie
    Walk to
    Lake Macquarie
    690 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Sydney to Lake Macquarie by bus and train via T4, CCN and 271

To get from Sydney to Lake Macquarie in Sydney, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the T4 train from Martin Place Station station to Central Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CCN train and finally take the 271 bus from Fassifern Station, Tucker Cl station to Middle Point Rd opp Macquarie St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 11 min.

191min
Walk to train station
Train - T4
Train - CCN
Bus - 271271
Walk to Lake Macquarie
Leaves from Martin Place Station
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Martin Place Station
    ID 200030
    370 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - T4
    Wait for train
    T4
    Sutherland
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Central Station
    ID 200060
    5 min
  • 4
    Train - CCN
    Wait for train
    CCN
    Newcastle Interchange
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Fassifern Station
    ID 228330
    130 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fassifern Station, Tucker Cl
    ID 228331
    50 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 271271
    Wait for bus
    271
    Glendale
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Middle Point Rd opp Macquarie St
    ID 228384
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Lake Macquarie
    Walk to
    Lake Macquarie
    690 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Sydney to Lake Macquarie
The distance between Sydney, Sydney and Lake Macquarie, Sydney is approximately 149.11 km, which can typically be travelled in 189 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sydney to Lake Macquarie by bus 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 Sydney

Sydney is located at Sydney, Sydney and the nearest public transport station is Martin Place Station, Elizabeth St, Stand E.

Train stations close to Sydney:

  • St James
  • Martin Place
  • Town Hall

Bus stations close to Sydney:

  • Martin Place Station, Elizabeth St, Stand E
  • David Jones, Castlereagh St, Stand B
  • Sheraton on the Park, Elizabeth St
Public transport stations close to Lake Macquarie, Sydney

Lake Macquarie is located at Lake Macquarie, Sydney and the nearest public transport station is Middle Point Rd at Macquarie St.

Train stations close to Lake Macquarie:

  • Fassifern Station
  • Booragul Station

Bus stations close to Lake Macquarie:

  • Middle Point Rd at Macquarie St
  • Middle Point Rd opp Macquarie St
  • Westlakes Community Church, Bay Rd

Alternative route from Sydney to Lake Macquarie by bus and train via T4, CCN and 271

To get from Sydney to Lake Macquarie in Sydney, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the T4 train from Martin Place Station station to Central Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CCN train and finally take the 271 bus from Fassifern Station, Tucker Cl station to Middle Point Rd opp Macquarie St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 11 min.

191min
Walk to train station
Train - T4
Train - CCN
Bus - 271271
Walk to Lake Macquarie
Leaves from Martin Place Station
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Martin Place Station
    ID 200030
    370 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - T4
    Wait for train
    T4
    Sutherland
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Central Station
    ID 200060
    5 min
  • 4
    Train - CCN
    Wait for train
    CCN
    Newcastle Interchange
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Fassifern Station
    ID 228330
    130 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fassifern Station, Tucker Cl
    ID 228331
    50 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 271271
    Wait for bus
    271
    Glendale
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Middle Point Rd opp Macquarie St
    ID 228384
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Lake Macquarie
    Walk to
    Lake Macquarie
    690 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Sydney to Lake Macquarie?

    The fastest way takes 189 minutes, using Bus line T8, Bus line CCN, Bus line 271.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Sydney to Lake Macquarie?

    The alternative route takes 191 minutes, using Bus line T4, Bus line CCN, Bus line 271.

  • Is there a direct train between Sydney and Lake Macquarie in Sydney?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 9 min.

  • Which train line goes from Sydney to Lake Macquarie in Sydney?

    The T8 train line goes from St James Station station near Sydney to Revesby station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Revesby station near Lake Macquarie in Sydney

  • How long does it take to travel from Sydney to Lake Macquarie in Sydney by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Sydney and Lake Macquarie in Sydney by train and bus is about 3 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Sydney to get to Lake Macquarie in Sydney?

    Get on the T8 train from the St James Station station near Sydney in Sydney.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Sydney and Lake Macquarie in Sydney?

    Get off the train at the Revesby stop, which is closest to Lake Macquarie in Sydney.

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