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 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 Maitland Rd before Beaumont St station to Shoal Bay Rd after Gowrie Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 5 min. The bus and train schedule from Sydney may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Port Stephens on the Moovit app.

305min
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
    Waterfall via Banksia
  • 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
    Hamilton Station
    ID 230310
    158 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Maitland Rd before Beaumont St
    210 m • 3 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
    97 min
  • 9
    Walk to Port Stephens
    Walk to
    Port Stephens
    470 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 237.86 km, which can typically be travelled in 305 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.

Bus And Train schedule from Sydney to Port Stephens

To check the bus and train schedule from Sydney to Port Stephens using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Sydney) and destination (Port Stephens), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 305 minutes, using Train line T4, Train 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 5 hr 5 min.

  • Which train line goes from Sydney to Port Stephens?

    The T4 train line goes from Martin Place Station station near Sydney in Sydney to Central Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Central Station 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 5 hr 5 min.

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

    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 Port Stephens?

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

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