The Central Coast and Newcastle Line runs from Sydney’s Central Station through Gosford and Wyong, on Opal fares. The M1 Pacific Motorway runs parallel to it.
Routes at a glance
| From | By | Time | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney (Central) | Train | About 1 h 30 | To Gosford; tap on with Opal or a contactless card. |
| Sydney | Car | About 1 h 15 | M1 Pacific Motorway; heavy traffic on Friday and Sunday afternoons. |
| Palm Beach (Sydney) | Ferry | About 30 min | Ferries cross Pittwater to Ettalong and Wagstaffe. |
| Newcastle | Train / car | About 1 h | The same train line continues to Newcastle. |
Times are typical and fares change — check current timetables and prices before you travel.
Getting around the Central Coast
Buses run from Gosford and Wyong stations to the beach towns, but they are slow. A car is the easiest way to combine several beaches, Bouddi and Norah Head in one day.
Onward
Continue north to Newcastle or the Hunter Valley. See the NSW transport guide.
