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How to get fromDarwin to Newcastleby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Darwin to Newcastle by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Newcastle Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane DRW - NTL
    10h 29m
    $394–1,106

  2. Fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane DRW - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Newcastle Interchangetrain train
    10h 43m
    $301–916

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Darwin to Alice Springsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus bus
    3. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Albury Station, Coach Bay 1 to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    5. Take the bus from Central Station to Newcastlebus bus
    2d 21h
    $522–1,313

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Darwin to Alice Springstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus bus
    3. Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Central Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Central Station to Newcastle Interchangetrain train
    4d 15h
    $2,885–10,286

  5. Drive 3,875.4 km

    1. Drive from Darwin to Newcastlecar car 3,875.4 km
    39h 49m
    $692–999

Darwin to Newcastle by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration2d 21hAverage Duration
Ticket$522Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,152.3 km
  • Duration: 10h 29m

What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and Newcastle, NSW, Australia?

Virgin Australia, Qantas, and Jetstar fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Newcastle Airport (NTL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Darwin to Newcastle via Alice Springs, 85 Franklin St, Albury Station, Coach Bay 1, and Central Station in around 2d 21h.

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