There are 4 ways to get from Newcastle to Gunnedah by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Broadmeadow Station to Werris Creek Stationtrain 223
- Take the train from Werris Creek Station to Gunnedah Stationtrain 243
4h 44m$38–70Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Maitland Station, Station St to Gunnedah Station, Coach Stopbus 4317
6h 22m$29–43Drive 305.6 km
- Drive from Newcastle to Gunnedahcar 305.6 km
3h 44m$55–79Fly, bus
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Tamworth (TMW)plane NTL - TMW
- Take the bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Gunnedah Station, Coach Stopbus
7h 21m$543–865
Newcastle to Gunnedah by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newcastle to Gunnedah is to bus which costs $29 - $45 and takes 6h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Newcastle to Gunnedah is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Newcastle station to Gunnedah station. However, there are services departing from Maitland Station, Station St and arriving at Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Newcastle station to Gunnedah station. However, there are services departing from Broadmeadow Station and arriving at Gunnedah Station via Werris Creek Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Newcastle and Gunnedah is 313 km. The road distance is 305.6 km.
The best way to get from Newcastle to Gunnedah without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs $35 - $70.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Newcastle to Gunnedah, including transfers.
Newcastle to Gunnedah bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Maitland Station, Station St.
Newcastle to Gunnedah train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Broadmeadow Station.
The best way to get from Newcastle to Gunnedah is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs $35 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $45 and takes 6h 22m.
What companies run services between Newcastle, NSW, Australia and Gunnedah, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Broadmeadow Station to Gunnedah Station via Werris Creek Station in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Maitland Station, Station St to Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop 6 times a week. Tickets cost $23–35 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Tamworth via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–1,300
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Tamworth via Brisbane, Armidale
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $230–850
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Tamworth via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,100
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Tamworth via Melbourne, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,600
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Tamworth via Canberra, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,100
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Tamworth via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–1,300
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Broadmeadow Station to Werris Creek Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $30–50
- First Class
- $40–65
Train from Werris Creek Station to Gunnedah Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–24
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $16–24
- First Class
- $22–35
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Maitland Station, Station St to Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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More Questions & Answers
Newcastle to Gunnedah bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop.
Newcastle to Gunnedah train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Werris Creek Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newcastle to Gunnedah is 306 km. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Newcastle to Gunnedah.
There are 13+ hotels available in Gunnedah.