There are 5 ways to get from Nambucca to Newcastle by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Nambucca Heads Station to Broadmeadow Stationtrain 34 / ...
5h 35m$30–180Bus
- Take the bus from Macksville to Newcastlebus Pm11
6h 30m$53–79Drive 343.1 km
- Drive from Nambucca to Newcastlecar 343.1 km
3h 42m$62–89Train, fly
- Take the train from Nambucca Heads Station to Coffs Harbour Stationtrain
- Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane CFS - NTL
7h 18m$501–994Train, bus
- Take the train from Nambucca Heads Station to Kempsey Stationtrain 34 / ...
- Take the bus from Kempsey to Newcastlebus Au001
7h 22m$53–200
Nambucca to Newcastle by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nambucca to Newcastle is to train which costs $30 - $180 and takes 5h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Nambucca to Newcastle is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Nambucca to Newcastle. However, there are services departing from Old Coast Rd At Railway Rd and arriving at Newcastle via Macksville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Nambucca Heads Station station and arriving at Broadmeadow Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Nambucca and Newcastle is 402 km. The road distance is 343.1 km.
The best way to get from Nambucca to Newcastle without a car is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs $30 - $180.
The train from Nambucca Heads Station to Broadmeadow Station takes 5h 35m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Nambucca to Newcastle bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Macksville station.
Nambucca to Newcastle train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Nambucca Heads Station.
The best way to get from Nambucca to Newcastle is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs $30 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $80 and takes 6h 30m.
What companies run services between Nambucca, NSW, Australia and Newcastle, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Nambucca Heads Station to Broadmeadow Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30–180 and the journey takes 5h 35m. NSW TrainLink also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Macksville to Newcastle once daily. Tickets cost $50–75 and the journey takes 5h 10m.
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Newcastle Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $470–750
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Newcastle Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $430–1,400
- Website
- flypelican.com.au
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Newcastle Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $290–700
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Nambucca Heads Station to Broadmeadow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–180
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $40–55
- First
- $55–75
- Sleeper
- $150–180
Train from Nambucca Heads Station to Coffs Harbour Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–130
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $17–22
- First
- $24–35
- Sleeper
- $110–130
Train from Nambucca Heads Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–130
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $18–24
- First
- $26–35
- Sleeper
- $110–130
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Nambucca Heads Station to Broadmeadow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $45–65
- First Class
- $60–95
Train from Nambucca Heads Station to Coffs Harbour Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $14–21
- First Class
- $19–28
Train from Nambucca Heads Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $16–23
- First Class
- $21–35
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Macksville to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Kempsey to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Nambucca to Newcastle bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Newcastle station.
Nambucca to Newcastle train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Broadmeadow Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nambucca to Newcastle is 343 km. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Nambucca to Newcastle.
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