How to get from City Centre to Newcastle by light rail and train?

By light rail and train

To get from City Centre to Newcastle in Newcastle, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the T3 train from St James 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 26 min.

206min
Walk to train station
Train - T3
Train - CCN
Light rail - NLR
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
    220 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - T3
    Wait for train
    T3
    Liverpool
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Central Station
    ID 200060
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - CCN
    Wait for train
    CCN
    Newcastle Interchange
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newcastle Interchange Station
    ID 229310
    161 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

Alternative route by light rail and train via T2, CCN and NLR

To get from City Centre to Newcastle in Newcastle, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the T2 train from Town Hall 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 24 min.

204min
Walk to train station
Train - T2
Train - CCN
Light rail - NLR
Walk to Newcastle
Leaves from Town Hall Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Town Hall Station
    ID 200070
    360 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - T2
    Wait for train
    T2
    Leppington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Central Station
    ID 200060
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - CCN
    Wait for train
    CCN
    Newcastle Interchange
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newcastle Interchange Station
    ID 229310
    161 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
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Public transport directions from City Centre to Newcastle

The distance between City Centre, Newcastle and Newcastle, Newcastle is approximately 169.7 km, which can typically be travelled in 206 min. Moovit will show you the directions from City Centre 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 City Centre

City Centre is located at Market Street, Newcastle and the nearest public transport station is Town Hall Station, Park St, Stand G.

Train stations close to City Centre:

  • St James Station
  • Town Hall Station

Bus stations close to City Centre:

  • Town Hall Station, Park St, Stand G
  • QVB, York St, Stand B
  • QVB, Market St, Stand F

Public transport stations close to Newcastle, Newcastle

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

Bus stations close to Newcastle:

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

Ferry stations close to Newcastle:

  • Queens Wharf

Related Routes

Alternative route by light rail and train via T2, CCN and NLR

To get from City Centre to Newcastle in Newcastle, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the T2 train from Town Hall 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 24 min.

204min
Walk to train station
Train - T2
Train - CCN
Light rail - NLR
Walk to Newcastle
Leaves from Town Hall Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Town Hall Station
    ID 200070
    360 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - T2
    Wait for train
    T2
    Leppington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Central Station
    ID 200060
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - CCN
    Wait for train
    CCN
    Newcastle Interchange
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newcastle Interchange Station
    ID 229310
    161 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from City Centre to Newcastle?

    The fastest way takes 206 minutes, using Bus line T3, Bus line CCN, Bus line NLR.

  • What is the alternative route to get from City Centre to Newcastle?

    The alternative route takes 204 minutes, using Bus line T2, Bus line CCN, Bus line NLR.

  • Is there a direct train between City Centre 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 26 min.

  • Which train line goes from City Centre to Newcastle?

    The T3 train line goes from St James Station station near City Centre in Sydney to Liverpool station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till Newcastle station near Newcastle in Newcastle.

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

    The total travel time between City Centre in Sydney and Newcastle in Newcastle by train and light rail is about 3 hr 26 min.

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

    Get on the T3 train from the St James Station station near City Centre in Sydney.

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

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

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