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

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

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  1. Fly to Newcastle Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane MEL - NTL
    2. Take the ferry from Stockton Wharf to Queens Wharfferry ferry
    4h 6m
    $146–408

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    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 13m
    $76–315

  3. Train

    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 5m
    $95–254

  4. Drive  990.3 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Newcastle Stationcar car 990.3 km
    10h 48m
    $180–260

  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 20m
    $142–448

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Newcastlebus bus Brisbane
    14h 45m
    $144–230

Melbourne to Newcastle Station by train and tram

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration14h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 875.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Newcastle Station, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from Southern Cross to Newcastle Beach station via Central Station, Newcastle Interchange, and Newcastle Interchange station in around 14h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Newcastle via Central Station in around 14h 45m.

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