Getting Here
Scone, Horse Capital of Australia is located on the New England Highway and can be accessed by car, train, bus and private plane.
By car (see map below)
A 3.5 hour drive from Sydney, 2 hours from Newcastle and 1.5 hours from Tamworth.
By train (more information)
Scone is on the Hunter Line and both SydneyTrains and Trainlink operate services to Scone Railway Station.
When travelling to Sydney with SydneyTrains, you will usually have to change trains at Hamilton.
Please note that trackwork is planned for mid-May 2026 on the Newcastle, Central Coast and Hunter Line, including Scone, which may affect services. Train operators will confirm any additional services or replacement buses closer to the event.
By plane
Scone airport is accessible by private charter only. Airspeed Aviation and Pay’s Air Service both operate out of Scone.
