What is the cheapest way to get from Newcastle to The Rocks?

The cheapest way to get from Newcastle to The Rocks is to bus via Hornsby Station, Stand B which costs $1 - $17 and takes 3h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Newcastle to The Rocks?

The fastest way to get from Newcastle to The Rocks is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Newcastle and The Rocks?

No, there is no direct bus from Newcastle to The Rocks station. However, there are services departing from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C and arriving at Wynyard Station, York St, Stand K via Hornsby Station, Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Newcastle and The Rocks?

No, there is no direct train from Newcastle to The Rocks station. However, there are services departing from Newcastle Interchange and arriving at Circular Quay Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.

How far is it from Newcastle to The Rocks?

The distance between Newcastle and The Rocks is 168 km. The road distance is 153.2 km.

How do I travel from Newcastle to The Rocks without a car?

The best way to get from Newcastle to The Rocks without a car is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs $13 - $18.

How long does it take to get from Newcastle to The Rocks?

It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Newcastle to The Rocks, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newcastle to The Rocks bus from?

Newcastle to The Rocks bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C station.

Where do I catch the Newcastle to The Rocks train from?

Newcastle to The Rocks train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Newcastle Interchange station.

Train or bus from Newcastle to The Rocks?

The best way to get from Newcastle to The Rocks is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs $13 - $18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 2h 50m.

Where does the Newcastle to The Rocks bus arrive?

Newcastle to The Rocks bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at George St Opp Hornsby Station.

Where does the Newcastle to The Rocks train arrive?

Newcastle to The Rocks train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Newcastle to The Rocks?

Yes, the driving distance between Newcastle to The Rocks is 153 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Newcastle to The Rocks.

Where can I stay near The Rocks?

There are 4747+ hotels available in The Rocks.

Newcastle to The Rocks - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Newcastle to The Rocks by train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Stationtrain Ccn
2h 44m
$13–18
Bus via Hornsby Station, Stand B
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to George St Opp Hornsby Stationbus 36Cn
2. Take the bus from Hornsby Station, Stand B to Wynyard Station, York St, Stand Kbus N90
3h 43m
$1–16
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newcastle to Central Stationbus Sydney
2h 50m
$33–58
Drive 153.2 km
1. Drive from Newcastle to The Rockscar 153.2 km
2h 3m
$29–42
Train via Epping Station
1. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Epping Stationtrain Ccn
2h 52m
$13–18

Newcastle to The Rocks by train

264Weekly Trains

2h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 167.7 km
Duration: 2h 44m

What companies run services between Newcastle, NSW, Australia and The Rocks, NSW, Australia?

Intercity Trains operates a train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $10–13 and the journey takes 2h 34m. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Newcastle to Central Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily.

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