What is the cheapest way to get from Newcastle to Leura?

The cheapest way to get from Newcastle to Leura is to train which costs $17 - $24 and takes 4h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Newcastle to Leura?

The fastest way to get from Newcastle to Leura is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs $35 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Newcastle and Leura?

No, there is no direct bus from Newcastle to Leura. However, there are services departing from Newcastle and arriving at Leura Uniting Church, Megalong St via Central Station and Carrington Hotel, Katoomba St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Newcastle and Leura?

No, there is no direct train from Newcastle to Leura station. However, there are services departing from Newcastle Interchange and arriving at Leura Station via Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

How far is it from Newcastle to Leura?

The distance between Newcastle and Leura is 249 km. The road distance is 223.2 km.

How do I travel from Newcastle to Leura without a car?

The best way to get from Newcastle to Leura without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs $17 - $24.

How long does it take to get from Newcastle to Leura?

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Newcastle to Leura, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newcastle to Leura bus from?

Newcastle to Leura bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Newcastle station.

Where do I catch the Newcastle to Leura train from?

Newcastle to Leura train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Newcastle Interchange station.

Train or bus from Newcastle to Leura?

The best way to get from Newcastle to Leura is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs $17 - $24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 6h 25m.

Where does the Newcastle to Leura bus arrive?

Newcastle to Leura bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Central Station.

Where does the Newcastle to Leura train arrive?

Newcastle to Leura train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Strathfield Station.

Can I drive from Newcastle to Leura?

Yes, the driving distance between Newcastle to Leura is 223 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Newcastle to Leura.

Where can I stay near Leura?

There are 511+ hotels available in Leura.

Newcastle to Leura - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Newcastle to Leura by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Strathfield Stationtrain Ccn
2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Leura Stationtrain Bmt
4h 37m
$18–23
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to George St Opp Hornsby Stationbus 15Cn / ...
2. Take the train from Parramatta Station to Leura Stationtrain Bmt
4h 52m
$20–29
Drive 223.2 km
1. Drive from Newcastle to Leuracar 223.2 km
2h 54m
$40–58
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newcastle to Central Stationbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Katoombabus
6h 25m
$66–110

Newcastle to Leura by train

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Distance: 248.5 km
Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Newcastle, NSW, Australia and Leura, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from Newcastle Interchange to Leura Station via Strathfield Station in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newcastle to Leura Uniting Church, Megalong St via Central Station, Katoomba, and Carrington Hotel, Katoomba St in around 6h 25m.

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