There are 6 ways to get from Newcastle to Alice Springs Station by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train to Sydney International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)plane SYD - ASP
7h 41m$443–1,281Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Newcastle to Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Alburybus
- Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus
- Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus
2d$348–818Train
- Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Stationtrain Ccn
- Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain
- Take the train from Adelaide Station to Alice Springstrain
2d 10h$2,388–6,601Drive 2,769.8 km
- Drive from Newcastle to Alice Springs Stationcar 2,769.8 km
28h 48m$491–709Fly from Newcastle Airport
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)plane NTL - ASP
7h 9m$539–1,051Train to Tamworth, fly
- Take the train from Broadmeadow Station to Tamworth Stationtrain
- Fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)plane TMW - ASP
11h 56m$792–2,441
Newcastle to Alice Springs Station by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newcastle to Alice Springs Station is to bus which costs $340 - $850 and takes 2 days 0h.
The fastest way to get from Newcastle to Alice Springs Station is to fly which takes 7h 9m and costs $500 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Newcastle to Alice Springs Station. However, there are services departing from Newcastle and arriving at Alice Springs via Central Station, Albury Station/Hume Hwy and Adelaide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.
No, there is no direct train from Newcastle to Alice Springs Station. However, there are services departing from Newcastle Interchange and arriving at Alice Springs via Central Station and Adelaide Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 10h.
The distance between Newcastle and Alice Springs Station is 2206 km. The road distance is 2769.8 km.
The best way to get from Newcastle to Alice Springs Station without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 0h and costs $340 - $850.
It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Newcastle to Alice Springs Station, including transfers.
Newcastle to Alice Springs Station bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Newcastle station.
Newcastle to Alice Springs Station train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Newcastle Interchange station.
The best way to get from Newcastle to Alice Springs Station is to bus which takes 2 days 0h and costs $340 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $2,300 - $7,000 and takes 2 days 10h, you could also fly, which costs $500 - $1,100 and takes 7h 9m.
What companies run services between Newcastle, NSW, Australia and Alice Springs Station, NT, Australia?
You can take a bus from Newcastle to Alice Springs via Central Station, Albury, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, and Adelaide in around 2d. Alternatively, you can take a train from Newcastle Interchange to Alice Springs Station via Central Station, Adelaide Parklands, Adelaide Station, and Alice Springs in around 2d 10h.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Alice Springs Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,100
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Alice Springs Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,100
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Alice Springs Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,100
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Alice Springs Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $700–2,300
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Alice Springs Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $600–2,100
Flights from Tamworth to Alice Springs Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $700–2,300
Flights from Tamworth to Alice Springs Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $700–2,400
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Alice Springs Airport via Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $410–1,200
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- Journey Beyond
Train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklands
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $400–4,600
- Book at
- Journey Beyond
- Website
- Journey Beyond
- Everyday Daynighter Seat
- $400
- Advanced Gold Single Cabin
- $650–900
- Low Gold Single Cabin
- $700–950
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $850–1,100
- GOLD TWIN
- $1,200–2,200
- GOLD SINGLE
- $1,100–2,000
- PLATINUM
- $3,000–4,600
- GOLD PREMIUM TWIN
- $1,500–2,600
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- journeybeyondrail.com.au
Train from Adelaide Station to Alice Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $1,988
- Book at
- Great Southern Rail - The Ghan
- Saver Gold Single Cabin
- $1,988
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $2,093
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Broadmeadow Station to Tamworth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $35–55
- First Class
- $45–75
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Newcastle to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $35–55
- Advantage
- $35–55
- Flexible
- $40–60
Bus from Central Station to Albury
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $85–130
- Advantage
- $100–160
- Flexible
- $120–190
Bus from Adelaide to Alice Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $220–500
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $220–310
- Advantage
- $270–400
- Flexible
- $350–500
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Newcastle to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Central Station to Albury
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Central Station to Albury
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- Firefly Express
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin St
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More Questions & Answers
Newcastle to Alice Springs Station bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Central Station.
Alice Springs Station is 30 min behind Newcastle. It is currently 4:05 AM in Newcastle and 3:35 AM in Alice Springs Station.
Newcastle to Alice Springs Station train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newcastle to Alice Springs Station is 2770 km. It takes approximately 28h 48m to drive from Newcastle to Alice Springs Station.
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