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How to get fromNewcastle to Birdsvilleby car, plane, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Newcastle to Birdsville by car, plane, or train

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  1. Drive 1,780.8 km

    best
    1. Drive from Newcastle to Birdsvillecar car 1,780.8 km
    26h 2m
    $316–456

  2. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Boulia Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Boulia Airport (BQL)plane plane SYD - BQL
    3. Drive from Boulia Airport (BQL) to Birdsvillecar car
    32h 19m
    $293–786

  3. Fly Newcastle Airport to Bedourie Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Bedourie Airport (BEU)plane plane NTL - BEU
    2. Drive from Bedourie Airport (BEU) to Birdsvillecar car
    4d 3h
    $524–1,656

  4. Fly Newcastle Airport to Boulia Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Boulia Airport (BQL)plane plane NTL - BQL
    2. Drive from Boulia Airport (BQL) to Birdsvillecar car
    29h 51m
    $539–1,706

Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Bedourie Airport (BEU) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration4dAverage Duration
Ticket$498Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,780.8 km
  • Duration: 26h 2m

What companies run services between Newcastle, NSW, Australia and Birdsville, QLD, Australia?

You can drive from Newcastle to Birdsville in around 26h 2m.

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