What is the cheapest way to get from Crescent Head to Newcastle?

The cheapest way to get from Crescent Head to Newcastle is to bus which costs $40 - $75 and takes 6h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Crescent Head to Newcastle?

The fastest way to get from Crescent Head to Newcastle is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs $50 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Crescent Head and Newcastle?

No, there is no direct bus from Crescent Head to Newcastle. However, there are services departing from Crescent Head Country Club, Rankine St and arriving at Newcastle via Kempsey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Crescent Head and Newcastle?

No, there is no direct train from Crescent Head station to Newcastle station. However, there are services departing from Kempsey Station and arriving at Broadmeadow Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

How far is it from Crescent Head to Newcastle?

The distance between Crescent Head and Newcastle is 363 km. The road distance is 295 km.

How do I travel from Crescent Head to Newcastle without a car?

The best way to get from Crescent Head to Newcastle without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs $85 - $240.

How long does it take to get from Crescent Head to Newcastle?

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Crescent Head to Newcastle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Crescent Head to Newcastle bus from?

Crescent Head to Newcastle bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Kempsey station.

Where do I catch the Crescent Head to Newcastle train from?

Crescent Head to Newcastle train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Kempsey Station.

Train or bus from Crescent Head to Newcastle?

The best way to get from Crescent Head to Newcastle is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs $85 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 6h 37m.

Where does the Crescent Head to Newcastle bus arrive?

Crescent Head to Newcastle bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Newcastle station.

Where does the Crescent Head to Newcastle train arrive?

Crescent Head to Newcastle train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Broadmeadow Station.

Can I drive from Crescent Head to Newcastle?

Yes, the driving distance between Crescent Head to Newcastle is 295 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Crescent Head to Newcastle.

Where can I stay near Newcastle?

There are 486+ hotels available in Newcastle.

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There are 3 ways to get from Crescent Head to Newcastle by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kempsey Station to Broadmeadow Stationtrain 34 / ...
4h 58m
$88–240
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Kempsey to Newcastlebus Au001
6h 37m
$44–75
Drive 295 km
1. Drive from Crescent Head to Newcastlecar 295 km
3h 15m
$53–76

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Distance: 362.9 km
Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Crescent Head, NSW, Australia and Newcastle, NSW, Australia?

NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Kempsey Station to Broadmeadow Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $29–170 and the journey takes 4h 39m. NSW TrainLink also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Kempsey to Newcastle once daily. Tickets cost $40–70 and the journey takes 5h 12m.

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