There are 6 ways to get from Newcastle to Brooms Head by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Newcastle to MacLeanbus Pm12
9h 12m$74–104Train
- Take the train from Broadmeadow Station to Grafton Stationtrain 33 / ...
9h 15m$141–317Drive 521.2 km
- Drive from Newcastle to Brooms Headcar 521.2 km
5h 41m$93–134Train, fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, bus
- Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane SYD - BNK
- Take the bus from Ballina Airport - Ground Transport Area near Flight Arrivals to Bus Zone – River Street near Riverland Travelbus
9h 6m$142–352Bus via Maclean (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Newcastle to Macleanbus Brisbane
9h 40m$92–186Train, fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus
- Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane SYD - CFS
- Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departures to Bus Zone - River Street at McLachlan Parkbus
9h 46m$262–462
Newcastle to Brooms Head by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newcastle to Brooms Head is to bus which costs $70 - $110 and takes 9h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Newcastle to Brooms Head is to drive which takes 5h 41m and costs $90 - $140.
No, there is no direct bus from Newcastle to Brooms Head. However, there are services departing from Newcastle and arriving at Brooms Head General Store, Ocean Rd via Maclean Public School, Woodford St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Newcastle station to Brooms Head station. However, there are services departing from Broadmeadow Station and arriving at Grafton Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
The distance between Newcastle and Brooms Head is 560 km. The road distance is 521.2 km.
The best way to get from Newcastle to Brooms Head without a car is to bus which takes 9h 12m and costs $70 - $110.
It takes approximately 9h 12m to get from Newcastle to Brooms Head, including transfers.
Newcastle to Brooms Head bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Newcastle station.
Newcastle to Brooms Head train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Broadmeadow Station.
The best way to get from Newcastle to Brooms Head is to bus which takes 9h 12m and costs $70 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $320 and takes 9h 15m.
What companies run services between Newcastle, NSW, Australia and Brooms Head, NSW, Australia?
Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Newcastle to MacLean once daily. Tickets cost $70–100 and the journey takes 7h 25m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Broadmeadow Station to Grafton Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–200 and the journey takes 7h 31m. NSW TrainLink also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–650
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–550
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–320
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–240
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Broadmeadow Station to Grafton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–200
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $50–65
- First
- $70–90
- Sleeper
- $170–200
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Broadmeadow Station to Grafton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $55–85
- First Class
- $75–120
- 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
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Newcastle to MacLean
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- +61 (0)2 5625 0065
- [email protected]
- Website
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Ballina Airport - Ground Transport Area near Flight Arrivals to Bus Zone – River Street near Riverland Travel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Coffs Harbour Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departures to Bus Zone - River Street at McLachlan Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Newcastle to Maclean
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $85–130
- Advantage
- $100–150
- Flexible
- $120–180
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More Questions & Answers
Newcastle to Brooms Head bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at MacLean station.
Newcastle to Brooms Head train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Grafton Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newcastle to Brooms Head is 521 km. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Newcastle to Brooms Head.
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