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How to get fromNewcastle to Perthby ferry, plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Newcastle to Perth by ferry, plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Ferry to Newcastle Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Queens Wharf to Stockton Wharfferry ferry
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Perth Airport (PER)plane plane NTL - PER
    7h 40m
    $409–763

  2. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Perth Airport (PER)plane plane SYD - PER
    9h 33m
    $323–840

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Perthtrain train Syd-Per 2026
    3d 6h
    $883–10,057

  4. Drive  3,836.9 km

    1. Drive from Newcastle to Perthcar car 3,836.9 km
    40h 28m
    $696–1,005

Newcastle to Perth by bus and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration3d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$883Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,388.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 40m

What companies run services between Newcastle, NSW, Australia and Perth, WA, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Newcastle to Perth. However, you can take the ferry to Stockton Wharf, walk to Stockton Wharf, Mitchell St, take the line 136 bus to Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr, walk to Newcastle Airport (NTL) airport, fly to Perth Airport (PER), walk to Airport Central Stn Platform 1, then take the train to Perth Stn Platform 7. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newcastle to Perth via Central Station and Central Station in around 3d 6h.

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