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

The cheapest way to get from Newcastle to Newtown is to bus and train which costs $9 - $16 and takes 3h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newcastle to Newtown is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs $27 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Newcastle and Newtown?

No, there is no direct bus from Newcastle to Newtown. However, there are services departing from Newcastle and arriving at King St At Erskineville Rd via Pitt St Opp Barlow St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Newcastle and Newtown?

No, there is no direct train from Newcastle to Newtown station. However, there are services departing from Newcastle Interchange and arriving at Newtown Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.

How far is it from Newcastle to Newtown?

The distance between Newcastle and Newtown is 158 km. The road distance is 155.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Newcastle to Newtown without a car is to bus which takes 2h 57m and costs $30 - $65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Newcastle to Newtown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newcastle to Newtown bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Newcastle to Newtown train from?

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

Train or bus from Newcastle to Newtown?

The best way to get from Newcastle to Newtown is to bus which takes 2h 57m and costs $30 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $13 - $18 and takes 3h 3m.

Where does the Newcastle to Newtown bus arrive?

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

Where does the Newcastle to Newtown train arrive?

Newcastle to Newtown train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Newcastle to Newtown?

Yes, the driving distance between Newcastle to Newtown is 156 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Newcastle to Newtown.

How do I get a bus ticket from Newcastle to Newtown?

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Where can I stay near Newtown?

There are 5279+ hotels available in Newtown.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Newcastle to Central Stationbus Sydney
2h 57m
$32–61
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to George St Opp Hornsby Stationbus 15Cn
2. Take the train from Hornsby Station to Newtown Stationtrain T9
3h 15m
$10–16
Train
1. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Stationtrain Ccn
3h 3m
$13–18
Drive 155.9 km
1. Drive from Newcastle to Newtowncar 155.9 km
2h 5m
$28–40

Newcastle to Newtown by bus

38Weekly Buses

2h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 158.3 km
Duration: 2h 57m

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

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Newcastle to Central Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Intercity Trains operates a train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $10–13 and the journey takes 2h 54m.

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