Is there a direct train from Sydney to Newcastle?

There is a NSW TrainLink direct train, daily departing from Sydney Central Railway Station.

How often do trains run from Sydney to Newcastle by train?

The train departs daily from Sydney Central Railway Station with three different departure times.

Sydney to Newcastle Train

Explore the most current information on trains from Sydney to Newcastle

Sydney to Newcastle Railway Route

Distance

159 km

Travel time

2h

Trains per day

3

Reverse route

Newcastle - Sydney Train

If you're thinking about a trip from Sydney to Newcastle, which is one of the oldest cities on this continent, and want a truly convenient and no-worry trip, we suggest you take a train.
On your two and a half-hour train ride, you will pass through some beautiful countryside of Australia. All Sydney to Newcastle trains operated by NSW TrainLink (an Australian coach and train operator) are air-conditioned and have spacious reclining seats, so be sure you'll have a very comfortable ride.
The train departs daily from Sydney Central Railway Station from 3 times, so you have the option of choosing a depature that is convenient for you.
Moreover, you can also check Sydney to Melbourne distance if you want to extend your travel plans.

Trains:

NSW TrainLink regional express trains.
Ticket price:

from 30 USD
Seat reservation:

after booking a ticket, you will be assigned to one of the seats.
Ticket delivery:

you can download the PDF of the tickets to print them or show on your electronic device when boarding a train.