There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne to Newcastle Airport (NTL) by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly
best- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane MEL - NTL
2h 59m$123–358Train
cheapest- Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain Ccn
14h 56m$80–263Bus, train
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus Sydney
- Take the train from Central Station to Newcastle Interchangetrain Ccn
15h 11m$108–304Drive 1,010.2 km
- Drive from Melbourne to Newcastle Airport (NTL)car 1,010.2 km
10h 49m$181–261Bus
- Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-3 / ...
- Take the bus from Central Station to Newcastlebus Brisbane
16h 22m$169–288
Melbourne to Newcastle Airport (NTL) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Newcastle Airport (NTL) is to train which costs $75 - $270 and takes 14h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Newcastle Airport (NTL) is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs $120 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Newcastle Airport (NTL). However, there are services departing from Melbourne and arriving at Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr via Central Station and Stockton Wharf, Mitchell St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Newcastle Airport (NTL) station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Hamilton Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 56m.
The distance between Melbourne and Newcastle Airport (NTL) is 854 km. The road distance is 1010.2 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Newcastle Airport (NTL) without a car is to train which takes 14h 56m and costs $75 - $270.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Melbourne to Newcastle Airport (NTL), including transfers.
Melbourne to Newcastle Airport (NTL) bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Melbourne station.
Melbourne to Newcastle Airport (NTL) train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Newcastle Airport (NTL) is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs $120 - $360. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $270 and takes 14h 56m, you could also bus, which costs $160 - $290 and takes 16h 22m.
What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Newcastle Airport (NTL), Australia?
Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southern Cross to Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr via Central Station, Hamilton Station, and Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St in around 14h 56m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–850
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–310
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–380
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Southern Cross to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–250
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $75–100
- First
- $100–140
- Sleeper
- $210–250
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- 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
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- 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
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
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
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–230
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Melbourne to Newcastle Airport (NTL) bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney Central Station.
Melbourne to Newcastle Airport (NTL) train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Newcastle Airport (NTL) is 1010 km. It takes approximately 10h 49m to drive from Melbourne to Newcastle Airport (NTL).
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