There are 5 ways to get from Doonside to Sawtell by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Train, fly
best- Take the train from Doonside Station to Central Station
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)SYD - CFS
3h 59m$187–487Train
cheapest- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Sawtell Station31 / ...
9h 49m$49–207Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Coffs HarbourBrisbane
10h 42m$73–197Drive 525.4 km
- Drive from Doonside to Sawtell525.4 km
5h 31m$103–148Bus via Hornsby Station
- Take the bus from Blacktown Station, Stand L to Epping Station, Beecroft Rd, Stand F630
- Take the bus from Hornsby to Coffs HarbourPm12
12h 3m$81–124
Doonside to Sawtell by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Doonside to Sawtell is to train which costs $45 - $210 and takes 9h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Doonside to Sawtell is to train and fly which takes 3h 59m and costs $180 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Doonside to Sawtell. However, there are services departing from Power St After Hill End Rd and arriving at Sawtell RSL, First Av via Blacktown Station, Stand D, Central Station and Park Av At Little St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Doonside station to Sawtell station. However, there are services departing from Doonside Station and arriving at Sawtell Station via Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.
The distance between Doonside and Sawtell is 496 km. The road distance is 525.4 km.
The best way to get from Doonside to Sawtell without a car is to train which takes 9h 49m and costs $45 - $210.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Doonside to Sawtell, including transfers.
Doonside to Sawtell bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Doonside to Sawtell train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Strathfield Station.
The best way to get from Doonside to Sawtell is to train which takes 9h 49m and costs $45 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $200 and takes 10h 42m.
What companies run services between Doonside, NSW, Australia and Sawtell, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Strathfield Station to Sawtell Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $45–200 and the journey takes 8h 21m. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Central Station to Coffs Harbour 3 times a day. Tickets cost $80–180 and the journey takes 6h 45m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily.
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- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–700
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–400
- Phone
- 131 500
- sydneytrainsmedia@transport.nsw.gov.au
- Website
- transport.nsw.gov.au
Train from Doonside Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydneytrains
- Adult one-way
- $5–8
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Strathfield Station to Sawtell Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 21m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–200
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $50–70
- First
- $75–100
- Sleeper
- $170–200
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $80–120
- Advantage
- $95–140
- Flexible
- $110–180
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Hornsby to Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Blacktown Station, Stand L to Epping Station, Beecroft Rd, Stand F
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
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More Questions & Answers
Doonside to Sawtell bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Coffs Harbour station.
Doonside to Sawtell train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Sawtell Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Doonside to Sawtell is 525 km. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Doonside to Sawtell.
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