Sydney to Nambucca Heads train: Timetable & fare costs

The Sydney to Nambucca Heads train service runs twice a day. The quickest train takes 8h10m, and fares cost from $52.94 one way.

The Sydney to Nambucca Heads train service is one of the factors that makes Nambucca Heads such a popular tourist destination. It is one of the very few places on the North Coast of New South Wales that has a direct train service from Sydney.

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Sydney to Nambucca Heads train timetable

There are two trains to Nambucca Heads from Sydney each day, both run by NSW Trainlink.

Neither has Nambucca Heads as the final destination, but both stop there. The first is the service to Casino, the second is the train to Grafton. It should be noted, however, that the Sydney to Brisbane train service on the same line skips Nambucca Heads, despite stopping at most of the other stations on the line.

When does the train to Nambucca Heads arrive?

According to the Sydney to Nambucca Heads train timetable, the first service to Casino departs Sydney Central Station at 07.08. It arrives in Nambucca Heads at 15.18. That’s a journey time of eight hours and ten minutes.

The later Grafton service leaves at 11.41 and arrives in Nambucca Heads at 20.09. This is a slightly slower service, taking eight hours and 28 minutes.

Sydney to Nambucca Heads train fare costs

Fares on the Sydney to Nambucca Heads train cost from $52.94 one way.

They can be booked online in advance on the Transport for NSW website, where you can also find full timetables.

One thing to be wary of is the location of Nambucca Heads station. It is on the outskirts of town – a good 5km east of Shelly Beach. You’re probably going to need to get a bus or taxi to your accommodation from the station.

Sydney to Nambucca Heads train stops

The train stops at Strathfield, Hornsby, Gosford, Wyong, Fassifern, Broadmeadow and Maitland. It continues to Dungog, Gloucester, Wingham and Taree. Next come Kendall, Wauchope, Kempsey, Eungai and Macksville.

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