GETTING TO AND FROM MERRIWA

The nearest Railway Stations are at Muswellbrook and Scone which are serviced by NSW TrainLink trains. Visit www.transportnsw.info

Hunter Line Commuter Trains operate between Scone and Newcastle Interchange via Muswellbrook with up to 4 return services on week days and 2 at weekends. All Hunter Line trains from Scone and/or Muswellbrook to Newcastle Interchange connect with Central Coast and Newcastle Line trains to Sydney at Hamilton. 

These trains are covered by the Opal Card Ticketing system.

The nearest Opal Card retailers are:

• Scone Chemist, 153 Kelly Street, Scone
• BP Muswellbrook, 139 Maitland Street, Muswellbrook 
• Southside Newspower, 27-29 Maitland Street, Muswellbrook

(Adult and Child/Youth cards only.Apply online for other card types)

Alternatively, Opal Cards can be ordered online or by calling 13 67 25.

Opal Single Trip Tickets can be purchased at Muswellbrook Station when it is staffed, generally during week day mornings until the departure of the North Western Xplorer Train.

Muswellbrook and Scone Stations are also serviced by the NSW TrainLink North Western Xplorer long distance train which runs one train daily each way between Sydney and Armidale and Moree.

This is an all booked direct service to Sydney without the need to change at Hamilton.

Reservations can be made online at www.transportnsw.info or by calling 13 22 32.

In addition, you can book and purchase NSW TrainLink long distance train and coach tickets at the Merriwa Visitor Information Centre.