What is the cheapest way to get from Sydney to Lovedale?

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Lovedale is to train via Newcastle which costs $22 - $35 and takes 5h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sydney to Lovedale?

The fastest way to get from Sydney to Lovedale is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Sydney and Lovedale?

No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Lovedale. However, there are services departing from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and arriving at Lovedale Rd At Lodge Rd via Maitland Station, Railway St and Lochinvar Public School, New England Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

How far is it from Sydney to Lovedale?

The distance between Sydney and Lovedale is 217 km. The road distance is 157.5 km.

How do I travel from Sydney to Lovedale without a car?

The best way to get from Sydney to Lovedale without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs $26 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Sydney to Lovedale?

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Sydney to Lovedale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Lovedale bus from?

Sydney to Lovedale bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.

Train or bus from Sydney to Lovedale?

The best way to get from Sydney to Lovedale is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs $26 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $35 and takes 4h 59m.

Where does the Sydney to Lovedale bus arrive?

Sydney to Lovedale bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Maitland Station, Station St.

Can I drive from Sydney to Lovedale?

Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Lovedale is 157 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Sydney to Lovedale.

Where can I stay near Lovedale?

There are 577+ hotels available in Lovedale.

Sydney to Lovedale - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Sydney to Lovedale by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Central Station to Maitland Stationtrain 33 / ...
4h 58m
$27–157
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Maitland Station, Station Stbus 2303 / ...
4h 59m
$22–32
Drive 157.5 km
1. Drive from Sydney to Lovedalecar 157.5 km
1h 57m
$29–41
Train via Newcastle
1. Take the train from Central Station to Newcastle Interchangetrain Ccn
5h 24m
$22–31

Sydney to Lovedale by train and bus

40Weekly Services

4h 58mAverage Duration

$27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 217.1 km
Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Lovedale, NSW, Australia?

NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Maitland Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $20–150 and the journey takes 2h 44m. NSW TrainLink also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Maitland Station, Station St 3 times a day. Tickets cost $15–23 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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