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

By bus and train

To get from Sydney to Lake Macquarie in Sydney, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the CCN train from Central Station station to Fassifern Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 273 bus and finally take the 270 bus from Cary St at The Boulevarde station to Bolton Point Park, Bay Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 13 min.

253min
Walk to train station
Train - CCN
Bus - 273273
Bus - 270270
Walk to Lake Macquarie
Leaves from Central Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Central Station
    ID 200060
    1.57 km • 21 min
  • 2
    Train - CCN
    Wait for train
    CCN
    Newcastle Interchange
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Fassifern Station
    ID 228330
    147 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fassifern Station, Tucker Cl
    ID 228331
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 273273
    Wait for bus
    273
    Toronto
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cary St at The Boulevarde
    ID 228361
    7 min
  • 7
    Bus - 270270
    Wait for bus
    270
    Stocklands Jesmond
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bolton Point Park, Bay Rd
    ID 2283134
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to Lake Macquarie
    Walk to
    Lake Macquarie
    1.92 km • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via CCN, 273 and 269

To get from Sydney to Lake Macquarie in Sydney, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the CCN train from Central Station station to Fassifern Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 273 bus and finally take the 269 bus from Cary St at The Boulevarde station to Bolton Point Park, Bay Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 23 min.

263min
Walk to train station
Train - CCN
Bus - 273273
Bus - 269269
Walk to Lake Macquarie
Leaves from Central Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Central Station
    ID 200060
    1.57 km • 21 min
  • 2
    Train - CCN
    Wait for train
    CCN
    Newcastle Interchange
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Fassifern Station
    ID 228330
    147 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fassifern Station, Tucker Cl
    ID 228331
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 273273
    Wait for bus
    273
    Toronto
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cary St at The Boulevarde
    ID 228361
    7 min
  • 7
    Bus - 269269
    Wait for bus
    269
    Charlestown
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bolton Point Park, Bay Rd
    ID 2283134
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to Lake Macquarie
    Walk to
    Lake Macquarie
    1.92 km • 25 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 152.85 km, which can typically be travelled in 253 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 The Ridgeway opp Glen Mitchell St.

Train stations close to Lake Macquarie:

  • Booragul Station
  • Fassifern Station

Bus stations close to Lake Macquarie:

  • The Ridgeway opp Glen Mitchell St
  • The Ridgeway at Glen Mitchell St
  • Westlakes Community Church, Bay Rd

Alternative route by bus and train via CCN, 273 and 269

To get from Sydney to Lake Macquarie in Sydney, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the CCN train from Central Station station to Fassifern Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 273 bus and finally take the 269 bus from Cary St at The Boulevarde station to Bolton Point Park, Bay Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 23 min.

263min
Walk to train station
Train - CCN
Bus - 273273
Bus - 269269
Walk to Lake Macquarie
Leaves from Central Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Central Station
    ID 200060
    1.57 km • 21 min
  • 2
    Train - CCN
    Wait for train
    CCN
    Newcastle Interchange
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Fassifern Station
    ID 228330
    147 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fassifern Station, Tucker Cl
    ID 228331
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 273273
    Wait for bus
    273
    Toronto
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cary St at The Boulevarde
    ID 228361
    7 min
  • 7
    Bus - 269269
    Wait for bus
    269
    Charlestown
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bolton Point Park, Bay Rd
    ID 2283134
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to Lake Macquarie
    Walk to
    Lake Macquarie
    1.92 km • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Sydney to Lake Macquarie?

    The fastest way takes 253 minutes, using Bus line CCN, Bus line 273, Bus line 270.

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

    The alternative route takes 263 minutes, using Bus line CCN, Bus line 273, Bus line 269.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 13 min.

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

    The CCN train line goes from Central Station station near Sydney to Newcastle Interchange station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Lake Macquarie 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 4 hr 13 min.

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

    Get on the CCN train from the Central 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 Lake Macquarie stop, which is closest to Lake Macquarie in Sydney.

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