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How to get from Sydney to Newcastle by light rail and train?

From Sydney to Newcastle by light rail and train

To get from Sydney to Newcastle in Newcastle, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail 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 NLR light rail from Newcastle Interchange Light Rail station to Queens Wharf Light Rail station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 12 min.

192min
Walk to train station
Train - T4
Train - CCN
Light rail - NLR
Walk to Newcastle
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
    Newcastle Interchange Station
    ID 229310
    156 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Newcastle Interchange Light Rail
    40 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Light rail - NLR
    Wait for light rail
    NLR
    Newcastle Beach
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Queens Wharf Light Rail
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Newcastle
    Walk to
    Newcastle
    Laing Street
    150 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Sydney to Newcastle by bus and train

To get from Sydney to Newcastle in Newcastle, 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 13 bus from Hunter St at Florence St station to King St at Perkins St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 12 min.

192min
Walk to train station
Train - T8
Train - CCN
Bus - 1313
Walk to Newcastle
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
    Newcastle Interchange Station
    ID 229310
    156 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hunter St at Florence St
    ID 230232
    150 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1313
    Wait for bus
    13
    Customs House
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    King St at Perkins St
    ID 230040
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Newcastle
    Walk to
    Newcastle
    Laing Street
    320 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Sydney to Newcastle
The distance between Sydney, Newcastle and Newcastle, Newcastle is approximately 170.48 km, which can typically be travelled in 192 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sydney to Newcastle by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Newcastle – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Sydney

Sydney is located at Sydney, Newcastle 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 Newcastle, Newcastle

Newcastle is located at Laing Street, Newcastle and the nearest public transport station is Wharf Rd opp Queens Wharf.

Bus stations close to Newcastle:

  • Wharf Rd opp Queens Wharf
  • Wolfe St at Tyrrell St
  • Tyrrell St at Brown St

Ferry stations close to Newcastle:

  • Queens Wharf

From Sydney to Newcastle by bus and train

To get from Sydney to Newcastle in Newcastle, 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 13 bus from Hunter St at Florence St station to King St at Perkins St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 12 min.

192min
Walk to train station
Train - T8
Train - CCN
Bus - 1313
Walk to Newcastle
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
    Newcastle Interchange Station
    ID 229310
    156 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hunter St at Florence St
    ID 230232
    150 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1313
    Wait for bus
    13
    Customs House
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    King St at Perkins St
    ID 230040
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Newcastle
    Walk to
    Newcastle
    Laing Street
    320 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Sydney to Newcastle?

    The fastest way takes 192 minutes, using Bus line T4, Bus line CCN, Bus line NLR.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Sydney to Newcastle?

    The alternative route takes 192 minutes, using Bus line T8, Bus line CCN, Bus line 13.

  • Is there a direct train between Sydney and Newcastle?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 12 min.

  • Which train line goes from Sydney to Newcastle?

    The T4 train line goes from Martin Place Station station near Sydney in Sydney to Sutherland station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till Sutherland station near Newcastle in Newcastle.

  • How long does it take to travel from Sydney to Newcastle by train and light rail?

    The total travel time between Sydney in Sydney and Newcastle in Newcastle by train and light rail is about 3 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Sydney to get to Newcastle?

    Get on the T4 train from the Martin Place Station station near Sydney in Sydney.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Sydney and Newcastle?

    Get off the train at the Sutherland station, which is closest to Newcastle in Newcastle.

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