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How to get fromNewcastle to Adelaideby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Newcastle to Adelaide by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly from Newcastle Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane plane NTL - ADL
    4h 28m
    $209–471

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Newcastle to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Canberra to Alburybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus bus
    25h 58m
    $82–318

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Stationtrain train Ccn
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain train Syd-Adl 2026
    30h 19m
    $400–4,613

  4. Drive 1,483.5 km

    1. Drive from Newcastle to Adelaidecar car 1,483.5 km
    16h 35m
    $266–384

  5. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane plane SYD - ADL
    6h 45m
    $153–311

Newcastle to Adelaide by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration30h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$400Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,278.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Newcastle, NSW, Australia and Adelaide, SA, Australia?

Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newcastle to 85 Franklin St via Central Station, Sydney Central Station, Canberra, Albury, and Albury Station/Hume Hwy in around 25h 58m.

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