There are 5 ways to get from Sydney to Balickera by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton StationCcn
3h 25m$95–116Train, line 152 bus
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Newcastle InterchangeCcn
- Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to Pacific Hwy At Quarry Trail152
4h 35m$35–45Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to KaruahPm12
4h$86–110Drive 181.8 km
- Drive from Sydney to Balickera181.8 km
2h 11m$36–51Train via Raymond Terrace Shopping Centre, Sturgeon St
- Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton StationCcn
3h 38m$59–79
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Balickera is to train and line 152 bus which costs $35 - $45 and takes 4h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Balickera is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $35 - $55.
The distance between Sydney and Balickera is 214 km. The road distance is 181.8 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Balickera without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs $95 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Sydney to Balickera, including transfers.
The best way to get from Sydney to Balickera is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs $95 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $110 and takes 4h.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Balickera is 182 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Sydney to Balickera.
There are 135+ hotels available in Balickera.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Balickera, NSW, Australia?
Intercity Trains operates a train from Central Station to Hamilton Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $10–13 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Central Station to Karuah once daily. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
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- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional-bookings/
Train from Central Station to Newcastle Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional-bookings/
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Karuah
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- busways.com.au
Bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to Pacific Hwy At Quarry Trail
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://www.busways.com.au/
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