I'm catching the train early Sat morning from Hornsby to meet-up with the L&D riders

Catch 6:22am train from Hornsby which arrives at Teralba station at 8:17am.  Cycle 35km NW to meet other riders nth of Kurri.

Or catch 8:52am train from Hornsby.  Disembark at Hamilton at 10:57am.  Catch another train from Hamilton arriving Maitland at 11:32am to meet other riders at early lunch.