Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Newcastle Station

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Newcastle Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane MEL - NTL
    4h 1m
    $122–344

  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 27m
    $81–260

  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 35m
    $109–301

  4. Drive 990.3 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Newcastle Stationcar car 990.3 km
    10h 48m
    $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 43m
    $143–338

  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
    $168–285

Melbourne to Newcastle Station by train and tram

Calendar34Weekly Services
Duration14h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Melbourne to Newcastle Station.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 875.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Newcastle Station, 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 Beach station via Central Station, Newcastle Interchange, and Newcastle Interchange station in around 14h 27m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Australia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers