There are 4 ways to get from Hornsby to Elizabeth Beach by bus, train or car
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Recommended option
Bus • 5h 48m
Cheapest option
Train, bus via Newcastle • 6h 2m
2 alternative options
Train, bus • 6h 54m
Drive • 2h 49m
Hornsby to Elizabeth Beach by train and bus
The journey time between Hornsby and Elizabeth Beach is around 6h 2m and covers a distance of around 292 km. This includes an average layover time of around 1h. Operated by Transport for NSW, NSW TrainLink and Busways, the Hornsby to Elizabeth Beach service departs from Hornsby Station and arrives in Pacific Palms Coach Stop, Boomerang Dr. Typically 38 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hornsby to Elizabeth Beach is to train and bus via Newcastle which costs $25 - $55 and takes 6h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Hornsby to Elizabeth Beach is to drive. Taking this option will cost $45 - $75 and takes 2h 49m.
No, there is no direct bus from Hornsby to Elizabeth Beach. However, there are services departing from Hornsby and arriving at Pacific Palms Coach Stop, Boomerang Dr via Karuah Coach Stop, Tarean Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
The distance between Hornsby and Elizabeth Beach is 203 km. The road distance is 258.6 km.
The best way to get from Hornsby to Elizabeth Beach without a car is to bus which takes 5h 48m and costs $40 - $60.
It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Hornsby to Elizabeth Beach, including transfers.
Hornsby to Elizabeth Beach bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Hornsby station.
Hornsby to Elizabeth Beach bus services, operated by Busways, arrive at Pacific Palms Coach Stop, Boomerang Dr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hornsby to Elizabeth Beach is 259 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Hornsby to Elizabeth Beach.
There are 608+ hotels available in Elizabeth Beach. Prices start at $99 AUD per night.
- Distance: 202.5 km
- Duration: 5h 48m
What companies run services between Hornsby, NSW, Australia and Elizabeth Beach, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Hornsby to Elizabeth Beach via Karuah and Karuah Coach Stop, Tarean Rd in around 5h 48m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Hornsby Station to Broadmeadow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8 - $11
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
- Opal card
- $8 - $11
- Opal single trip ticket
- $9 - $13
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Hornsby Station to Broadmeadow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21 - $35
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $21 - $35
- First Class
- $29 - $45
Train from Hornsby Station to Taree Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40 - $60
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $40 - $60
- First Class
- $55 - $80
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Hornsby to Karuah
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30 - $45
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- busways.com.au
Bus from Karuah Coach Stop, Tarean Rd to Pacific Palms Coach Stop, Boomerang Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12 - $15
- Website
- https://www.busways.com.au/
Bus from Broadmeadow Coach Stop, Graham Rd to Pacific Palms Coach Stop, Boomerang Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17 - $21
- Website
- https://www.busways.com.au/
Bus from Taree Station, Coach Stop to Pacific Palms Coach Stop, Boomerang Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8 - $10
- Website
- https://www.busways.com.au/
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