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

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

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  1. Fly Newcastle Airport to Brisbane Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane NTL - BNE
    2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Central station, platform 1train train
    3h 21m
    $121–401

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Broadmeadow Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    11h 46m
    $60–230

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    13h 35m
    $110–200

  4. Drive 768.9 km

    1. Drive from Newcastle to Brisbanecar car 768.9 km
    8h 11m
    $138–199

  5. Fly Newcastle Airport to Gold Coast Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane NTL - OOL
    2. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train train
    4h 50m
    $96–468

  6. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport

    1. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane SYD - BNE
    6h 13m
    $140–441

Newcastle to Brisbane by train

Calendar11Weekly Trains
Duration11h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 648 km
  • Duration: 3h 21m

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

NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Broadmeadow Station to Roma Street Station twice daily. Tickets cost $60–230 and the journey takes 11h 46m. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Newcastle to Brisbane twice daily. Tickets cost $130–280 and the journey takes 13h 35m. Two other operators also service this route.

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