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

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

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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 48m
    $127–364

  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
    14h 12m
    $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
    14h 20m
    $105–297

  4. Drive 989.7 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Newcastlecar car 989.7 km
    10h 47m
    $177–255

  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 27m
    $139–334

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au100-3 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Newcastlebus bus Brisbane
    15h 20m
    $164–281

Melbourne to Newcastle by train

Calendar34Weekly Trains
Duration14h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 874.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Newcastle, 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 14h 12m.

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