There are 4 ways to get from Muswellbrook to Old Bar by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Muswellbrook Station to Maitland Stationtrain Hun
- Take the train from Maitland Station to Taree Stationtrain 33 / ...
4h 57m$73–237Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Muswellbrook Station, Stand C to Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rdbus 2406 / ...
- Take the bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Manning Mall, Manning Stbus 135
7h 39m$31–45Bus via Thornton
- Take the bus from Muswellbrook Station, Stand C to Thornton Station, Karuah Stbus 18Hu / ...
- Take the bus from Hexham to Tareebus Pm12
7h 9m$40–62Drive 245.8 km
- Drive from Muswellbrook to Old Barcar 245.8 km
3h 17m$44–63
Muswellbrook to Old Bar by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Muswellbrook to Old Bar is to bus which costs $30 - $45 and takes 7h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Muswellbrook to Old Bar is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Muswellbrook station to Old Bar. However, there are services departing from Muswellbrook Station, Stand C and arriving at Waterman St Before Belford St via Hexham and Taree Central, Manning St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Muswellbrook station to Old Bar station. However, there are services departing from Muswellbrook Station and arriving at Taree Station via Maitland Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between Muswellbrook and Old Bar is 299 km. The road distance is 245.8 km.
The best way to get from Muswellbrook to Old Bar without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs $70 - $240.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Muswellbrook to Old Bar, including transfers.
Muswellbrook to Old Bar bus services, operated by CDC NSW Hunter Valley Buses, depart from Muswellbrook Station, Stand C.
Muswellbrook to Old Bar train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Muswellbrook Station.
The best way to get from Muswellbrook to Old Bar is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs $70 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus via Thornton, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 7h 9m.
What companies run services between Muswellbrook, NSW, Australia and Old Bar, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Muswellbrook Station to Old Bar via Maitland Station and Taree Station in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Muswellbrook Station, Stand C to Waterman St Before Belford St via Thornton Station, Karuah St, Thornton Station, Hexham Station, Hexham, Taree, and Taree Central, Manning St in around 7h 9m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Muswellbrook Station to Maitland Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Muswellbrook Station to Maitland Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–28
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $18–28
- First Class
- $25–40
Train from Maitland Station to Taree Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $26–40
- First Class
- $35–55
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Maitland Station to Taree Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–150
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $27–35
- First
- $35–50
- Sleeper
- $130–150
- Phone
- +61 (0)2 9890 0000
- customer.service@cdcbus.com.au
- Website
- Hunter Valley Buses
Bus from Muswellbrook Station, Stand C to Thornton Station, Karuah St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Hunter Valley Buses
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Muswellbrook Station, Stand C to Thornton Station, Karuah St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Hexham to Taree
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Muswellbrook Station, Stand C to Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–19
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Manning Mall, Manning St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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Booking & Getting There
Muswellbrook to Old Bar bus services, operated by CDC NSW Hunter Valley Buses, arrive at Thornton Station, Karuah St.
Muswellbrook to Old Bar train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Maitland Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Muswellbrook to Old Bar is 246 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Muswellbrook to Old Bar.
There are 427+ hotels available in Old Bar.