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

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There are 4 ways to get from Newcastle to Perth by ferry, plane, 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 20m
    $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
    $333–890

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Stationtrain train Ccn
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Perthtrain train Syd-Per 2026
    3d 6h
    $860–10,012

  4. Drive  3,836.9 km

    1. Drive from Newcastle to Perthcar car 3,836.9 km
    40h 28m
    $810–1,170

Newcastle to Perth by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration3d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$860Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,388.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 20m

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

You can take a train from Newcastle Interchange to Perth via Central Station in around 3d 6h.

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