There are 3 ways to get from Sydney to Callaghan by train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Sydney to Callaghan by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Callaghan is to train which costs $15 - $20 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Callaghan is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Callaghan. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Ring Rd Opp The Wollotuka Institute via Customs House, Watt St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Callaghan station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Warabrook Station via Hamilton Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
The distance between Sydney and Callaghan is 169 km. The road distance is 150.8 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Callaghan without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs $15 - $20.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Sydney to Callaghan, including transfers.
Sydney to Callaghan bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Callaghan train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Callaghan is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs $15 - $20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 2h 57m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Callaghan, 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, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Central Station to Newcastle twice daily. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily.
- 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/
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $30–50
- Advantage
- $35–55
- Flexible
- $35–55
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney to Callaghan bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Newcastle station.
Sydney to Callaghan train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Hamilton Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Callaghan is 151 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Sydney to Callaghan.
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