How to get from Sydney to Port Stephens by bus and train?

From Sydney to Port Stephens by bus and train

To get from Sydney to Port Stephens in Nelson Bay (NSW), 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 130 bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand A station to Shoal Bay Rd after Gowrie Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 42 min.

282min
Walk to train station
Train - T8
Train - CCN
Bus - 130130
Walk to Port Stephens
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
    Newcastle Interchange, Stand A
    ID 230233
    40 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 130130
    Wait for bus
    130
    Fingal Bay
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shoal Bay Rd after Gowrie Ave
    ID 231573
    97 min
  • 9
    Walk to Port Stephens
    Walk to
    Port Stephens
    430 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Sydney to Port Stephens by bus and train via T4, CCN and 130

To get from Sydney to Port Stephens in Nelson Bay (NSW), 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 130 bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand A station to Shoal Bay Rd after Gowrie Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 44 min.

284min
Walk to train station
Train - T4
Train - CCN
Bus - 130130
Walk to Port Stephens
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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Newcastle Interchange, Stand A
    ID 230233
    40 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 130130
    Wait for bus
    130
    Fingal Bay
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shoal Bay Rd after Gowrie Ave
    ID 231573
    97 min
  • 9
    Walk to Port Stephens
    Walk to
    Port Stephens
    430 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Sydney to Port Stephens
The distance between Sydney, Nelson Bay (NSW) and Port Stephens, Nelson Bay (NSW) is approximately 240 km, which can typically be travelled in 282 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sydney to Port Stephens by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Nelson Bay (NSW) – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Sydney

Sydney is located at Sydney, Nelson Bay (NSW) 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 Port Stephens, Nelson Bay (NSW)

Port Stephens is located at Port Stephens, Nelson Bay (NSW) and the nearest public transport station is Dixon Dr at Shoal Bay Rd.

Bus stations close to Port Stephens:

  • Dixon Dr at Shoal Bay Rd
  • Shoal Bay Rd, Bill Strong Oval
  • Nelson Bay Diggers, Shoal Bay Rd
Related Routes

Alternative route from Sydney to Port Stephens by bus and train via T4, CCN and 130

To get from Sydney to Port Stephens in Nelson Bay (NSW), 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 130 bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand A station to Shoal Bay Rd after Gowrie Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 44 min.

284min
Walk to train station
Train - T4
Train - CCN
Bus - 130130
Walk to Port Stephens
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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Newcastle Interchange, Stand A
    ID 230233
    40 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 130130
    Wait for bus
    130
    Fingal Bay
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shoal Bay Rd after Gowrie Ave
    ID 231573
    97 min
  • 9
    Walk to Port Stephens
    Walk to
    Port Stephens
    430 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Sydney to Port Stephens?

    The fastest way takes 282 minutes, using Bus line T8, Bus line CCN, Bus line 130.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Sydney to Port Stephens?

    The alternative route takes 284 minutes, using Bus line T4, Bus line CCN, Bus line 130.

  • Is there a direct train between Sydney and Port Stephens?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 42 min.

  • Which train line goes from Sydney to Port Stephens?

    The T8 train line goes from St James Station station near Sydney in Sydney to Revesby station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Revesby station near Port Stephens in Nelson Bay (NSW).

  • How long does it take to travel from Sydney to Port Stephens by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Sydney in Sydney and Port Stephens in Nelson Bay (NSW) by train and bus is about 4 hr 42 min.

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

    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 Port Stephens?

    Get off the train at the Revesby stop, which is closest to Port Stephens in Nelson Bay (NSW).

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