There are 4 ways to get from Sydney to Redhead by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Central Station to Charlestownbus Pm12
3h 41m$37–51Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Cardiff Stationtrain Ccn
3h 54m$16–24Drive 138.8 km
- Drive from Sydney to Redheadcar 138.8 km
1h 47m$30–43Bus via Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd
- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rdbus 2305 / ...
4h 44m$23–34
Sydney to Redhead by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Redhead is to train which costs $16 - $25 and takes 3h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Redhead is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Redhead. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Brown St At Barnes Lane via Charlestown Square, Pearson St, Stand A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Redhead station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Cardiff Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between Sydney and Redhead is 162 km. The road distance is 138.8 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Redhead without a car is to bus which takes 3h 41m and costs $35 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Sydney to Redhead, including transfers.
Sydney to Redhead bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Redhead train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Redhead is to bus which takes 3h 41m and costs $35 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $16 - $25 and takes 3h 54m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Redhead, NSW, Australia?
Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Central Station to Charlestown once daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, Intercity Trains operates a train from Central Station to Cardiff Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Cardiff Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Central Station to Charlestown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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Booking & Getting There
Sydney to Redhead bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Charlestown station.
Sydney to Redhead train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Cardiff Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Redhead is 139 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Sydney to Redhead.
There are 623+ hotels available in Redhead.












