What is the cheapest way to get from Hornsby to North Rothbury?

The cheapest way to get from Hornsby to North Rothbury is to train and line 179 bus which costs $19 - $27 and takes 4h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hornsby to North Rothbury?

The fastest way to get from Hornsby to North Rothbury is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Hornsby and North Rothbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Hornsby station to North Rothbury. However, there are services departing from Hornsby Station, Stand B and arriving at Hanwood Estate, Wine Country Dr via Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A and Maitland Station, Railway St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

How far is it from Hornsby to North Rothbury?

The distance between Hornsby and North Rothbury is 181 km. The road distance is 144.2 km.

How do I travel from Hornsby to North Rothbury without a car?

The best way to get from Hornsby to North Rothbury without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs $40 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Hornsby to North Rothbury?

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Hornsby to North Rothbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hornsby to North Rothbury bus from?

Hornsby to North Rothbury bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A.

Train or bus from Hornsby to North Rothbury?

The best way to get from Hornsby to North Rothbury is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs $40 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus and line 179 bus, which costs $19 - $35 and takes 5h 58m.

Where does the Hornsby to North Rothbury bus arrive?

Hornsby to North Rothbury bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Maitland Station, Station St.

Can I drive from Hornsby to North Rothbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Hornsby to North Rothbury is 144 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Hornsby to North Rothbury.

Where can I stay near North Rothbury?

There are 573+ hotels available in North Rothbury.

Hornsby to North Rothbury - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 179 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Hornsby to North Rothbury by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hornsby Station to Maitland Stationtrain 33 / ...
3h 30m
$40–172
Bus, line 179 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A to Maitland Station, Station Stbus 2303 / ...
2. Take the bus from Maitland Station, Railway St to Hanwood Estate, Wine Country Drbus 179 / ...
5h 58m
$19–35
Drive 144.2 km
1. Drive from Hornsby to North Rothburycar 144.2 km
1h 42m
$27–39
Train, line 179 bus
1. Take the train from Hornsby Station to Hamilton Stationtrain Ccn
2. Take the bus from Maitland Station, Railway St to Hanwood Estate, Wine Country Drbus 179 / ...
4h 34m
$19–27

Hornsby to North Rothbury by bus

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Distance: 181.2 km
Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Hornsby, NSW, Australia and North Rothbury, NSW, Australia?

NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Hornsby Station to Maitland Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $18–150 and the journey takes 2h 8m. NSW TrainLink also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hornsby Station, Stand B to Hanwood Estate, Wine Country Dr via Strathfield Station, Albert Rd, Stand G, Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A, Maitland Station, Station St, and Maitland Station, Railway St in around 5h 58m.

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