What is the cheapest way to get from Sydney to Salt Ash?

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Salt Ash is to train which costs $13 - $18 and takes 3h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sydney to Salt Ash?

The fastest way to get from Sydney to Salt Ash is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Sydney and Salt Ash?

No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Salt Ash. However, there are services departing from Wynyard Station, Clarence St, Stand R and arriving at 2741 Nelson Bay Rd via Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St and Newcastle Interchange, Stand A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.

How far is it from Sydney to Salt Ash?

The distance between Sydney and Salt Ash is 197 km. The road distance is 189.1 km.

How do I travel from Sydney to Salt Ash without a car?

The best way to get from Sydney to Salt Ash without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs $13 - $18.

How long does it take to get from Sydney to Salt Ash?

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Sydney to Salt Ash, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Salt Ash bus from?

Sydney to Salt Ash bus services, operated by Busways, depart from Wynyard Station, Clarence St, Stand R.

Train or bus from Sydney to Salt Ash?

The best way to get from Sydney to Salt Ash is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs $13 - $18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $8 - $22 and takes 4h 7m.

Where does the Sydney to Salt Ash bus arrive?

Sydney to Salt Ash bus services, operated by Busways, arrive at Hornsby Station, Stand B.

Can I drive from Sydney to Salt Ash?

Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Salt Ash is 189 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Sydney to Salt Ash.

Where can I stay near Salt Ash?

There are 1367+ hotels available in Salt Ash.

Sydney to Salt Ash - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Sydney to Salt Ash by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain Ccn
3h 30m
$13–18
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wynyard Station, Clarence St, Stand R to Hornsby Station, Stand Bbus N90
2. Take the bus from Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand Bbus 36Cn
4h 7m
$8–21
Drive 189.1 km
1. Drive from Sydney to Salt Ashcar 189.1 km
2h 24m
$35–50

Sydney to Salt Ash by train and bus

183Weekly Services

3h 30mAverage Duration

$13Cheapest Price

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Distance: 197.3 km
Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Salt Ash, 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, you can take a bus from Wynyard Station, Clarence St, Stand R to 2741 Nelson Bay Rd via Hornsby Station, Stand B, Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St, Newcastle Interchange, Stand B, and Newcastle Interchange, Stand A in around 4h 7m.

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