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How to get fromMelbourne to Newcastle Interchangeby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Newcastle Interchange by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Newcastle Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane MEL - NTL
    3h 54m
    $121–345

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Newcastle Interchangetrain train Ccn
    13h 50m
    $77–256

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Newcastle Interchangetrain train Ccn
    13h 58m
    $105–297

  4. Drive 988.4 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Newcastle Interchangecar car 988.4 km
    10h 45m
    $178–257

  5. Fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane MEL - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Newcastle Interchangetrain train
    6h 5m
    $139–334

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au100-3 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Newcastlebus bus Au001
    15h 43m
    $156–255

Melbourne to Newcastle Interchange by train

Calendar37Weekly Trains
Duration13h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 879.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Newcastle Interchange, NSW, 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 Interchange via Central Station in around 13h 50m.

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