There are 8 ways to get from Katherine to Newcastle by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly Katherine to Newcastle Airport
best- Fly from Katherine (KTR) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane KTR - NTL
12h 3m$889–2,547Bus to Darwin International Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Katherine to Palmerstonbus
- Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane DRW - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Newcastle Interchangetrain
14h 22m$357–1,020Train, bus via Benalla
- Take the train from Katherine to Alice Springstrain
- Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus
- Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Benalla Station/Mackellar Stbus
- Take the train from Benalla Station to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Newcastle Interchangetrain Ccn
2d 15h$2,352–2,854Train, bus
- Take the train from Katherine to Alice Springstrain
- Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus
- Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Central Stationtrain
- Take the train from Central Station to Newcastle Interchangetrain
4d 6h$2,681–10,074Drive 3,560.3 km
- Drive from Katherine to Newcastlecar 3,560.3 km
36h 41m$636–918Fly Katherine to Sydney International Airport, train
- Fly from Katherine (KTR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane KTR - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Newcastle Interchangetrain
10h 37m$1,646–2,757Bus to Darwin International Airport, fly to Newcastle Airport
- Take the bus from Katherine to Palmerstonbus
- Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane DRW - NTL
14h 8m$450–1,210Bus
- Take the bus from Katherine to Alice Springsbus
- Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus
- Take the bus from Adelaide to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Newcastlebus
2d 15h$616–1,340
Katherine to Newcastle by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Katherine to Newcastle is to bus and fly and train which costs $350 - $1,100 and takes 14h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Katherine to Newcastle is to fly and train which takes 10h 37m and costs $1,600 - $2,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Katherine to Newcastle. However, there are services departing from Katherine and arriving at Newcastle via Alice Springs, Adelaide, Southern Cross Coach Terminal and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 15h.
The distance between Katherine and Newcastle is 2864 km. The road distance is 3560.3 km.
The best way to get from Katherine to Newcastle without a car is to train and bus via Benalla which takes 2 days 15h and costs $2,300 - $2,900.
It takes approximately 12h 3m to get from Katherine to Newcastle, including transfers.
Katherine to Newcastle bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Katherine station.
The best way to get from Katherine to Newcastle is to fly which takes 12h 3m and costs $850 - $2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $600 - $1,400 and takes 2 days 15h.
Katherine to Newcastle bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Alice Springs station.
Newcastle is 30 min ahead of Katherine. It is currently 5:37 AM in Katherine and 6:07 AM in Newcastle.
What companies run services between Katherine, NT, Australia and Newcastle, NSW, Australia?
Airnorth, Qantas, and two other airlines fly from Katherine (KTR) to Newcastle Airport (NTL) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Katherine to Newcastle via Alice Springs, Adelaide, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, and Central Station in around 2d 15h.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Katherine to Newcastle Airport via Darwin International Airport, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $1,400–4,500
Flights from Katherine to Newcastle Airport via Darwin International Airport, Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 30m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $850–2,500
Flights from Katherine to Newcastle Airport via Darwin International Airport, Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $1,000–2,500
Flights from Katherine to Newcastle Airport via Tennant Creek, Alice Springs, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $1,400–4,400
Flights from Katherine to Sydney International Airport via Darwin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 47m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $550–2,700
Flights from Katherine to Sydney International Airport via Tennant Creek, Alice Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $1,700–2,700
Flights from Katherine to Sydney International Airport via Darwin International Airport, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $1,700–2,700
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Newcastle Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $800–2,600
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Newcastle Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $390–2,800
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,500
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Sydney International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–1,500
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Sydney International Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–1,500
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Sydney International Airport via Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–1,500
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Sydney International Airport via Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–1,500
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Katherine to Newcastle Airport via Darwin International Airport, Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $1,000–2,500
Flights from Katherine to Sydney International Airport via Darwin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,800
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Newcastle Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- $390–1,500
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $270–850
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Sydney International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $270–850
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Katherine to Newcastle Airport via Darwin International Airport, Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $1,000–2,500
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Newcastle Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $390–850
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–850
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Sydney International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $330–850
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Sydney International Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $330–850
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- journeybeyondrail.com.au
Train from Katherine to Alice Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $2,062
- Book at
- Great Southern Rail - The Ghan
- Saver Gold Single Cabin
- $2,062
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $2,171
Train from Katherine to Alice Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $2,062
- Book at
- Great Southern Rail - The Ghan
- Saver Gold Single Cabin
- $2,062
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $2,171
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Benalla Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 54m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–220
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $65–85
- First
- $90–120
- Sleeper
- $190–220
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Newcastle Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Newcastle Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Newcastle Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Newcastle Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- Journey Beyond
Train from Adelaide Parklands to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 13h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $400–7,500
- Book at
- Journey Beyond
- Website
- Journey Beyond
- Everyday Daynighter Seat
- $400
- Advanced Gold Single Cabin
- $650–900
- Low Gold Single Cabin
- $700–950
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $850–1,100
- GOLD TWIN
- $1,900–3,200
- GOLD SINGLE
- $1,500–3,000
- PLATINUM
- $4,500–7,500
- GOLD PREMIUM TWIN
- $2,900–4,000
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Alice Springs to Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $220–500
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $220–310
- Advantage
- $270–400
- Flexible
- $350–500
Bus from Alice Springs to Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $220–500
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $220–310
- Advantage
- $270–400
- Flexible
- $350–500
Bus from Katherine to Palmerston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $55–80
- Advantage
- $60–90
- Flexible
- $70–110
Bus from Katherine to Palmerston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $55–80
- Advantage
- $60–90
- Flexible
- $70–110
Bus from Katherine to Alice Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $170–400
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $170–250
- Advantage
- $210–320
- Flexible
- $270–400
Bus from Alice Springs to Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $220–500
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $220–310
- Advantage
- $270–400
- Flexible
- $350–500
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–290
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $130–190
- Advantage
- $150–230
- Flexible
- $200–290
Bus from Central Station to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $35–55
- Advantage
- $35–55
- Flexible
- $40–60
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from 85 Franklin St to Benalla Station/Mackellar St
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Adelaide to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- Firefly Express
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Central Station to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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