There are 5 ways to get from Newcastle to Southern Highlands by train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Stationtrain Ccn
- Take the train from Central Station to Bowral Stationtrain 631 / ...
5h 30m$18–48Bus
- Take the bus from Newcastle to Central Stationbus Sydney
- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Bowral Station, Coach Stopbus 4101 / ...
5h 30m$42–76Drive 244.5 km
- Drive from Newcastle to Southern Highlandscar 244.5 km
3h 3m$44–63Bus, train
- Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to Gordon Station, Stand Cbus
- Take the train from Wynyard Station to Campbelltown Stationtrain T8 / ...
- Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Bowral Stationtrain Shl
5h 31m$18–46Train via Minto
- Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Stationtrain Ccn
- Take the train from Central Station to Campbelltown Stationtrain T8 / ...
- Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Bowral Stationtrain Shl
5h 41m$22–47
Newcastle to Southern Highlands by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newcastle to Southern Highlands is to train which costs $18 - $50 and takes 5h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Newcastle to Southern Highlands is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Newcastle to Southern Highlands station. However, there are services departing from Newcastle and arriving at Bowral Station, Coach Stop via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Newcastle to Southern Highlands station. However, there are services departing from Newcastle Interchange and arriving at Bowral Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
The distance between Newcastle and Southern Highlands is 289 km. The road distance is 244.5 km.
The best way to get from Newcastle to Southern Highlands without a car is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs $18 - $50.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Newcastle to Southern Highlands, including transfers.
Newcastle to Southern Highlands bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Newcastle station.
Newcastle to Southern Highlands train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Newcastle Interchange station.
The best way to get from Newcastle to Southern Highlands is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs $18 - $50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $80 and takes 5h 30m.
What companies run services between Newcastle, NSW, Australia and Southern Highlands, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Newcastle Interchange to Bowral Station via Central Station in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newcastle to Bowral Station, Coach Stop via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 in around 5h 30m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Bowral Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Campbelltown Station to Bowral Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Campbelltown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Campbelltown Station to Bowral Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Central Station to Bowral Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $21–35
- First Class
- $29–45
Train from Campbelltown Station to Bowral Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $17–25
- First Class
- $23–35
Train from Campbelltown Station to Bowral Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $17–25
- First Class
- $23–35
- Phone
- 131 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sydney Trains
Train from Wynyard Station to Campbelltown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Sydney Trains
- Adult one-way
- $2–5
Train from Central Station to Campbelltown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- Sydney Trains
- Adult one-way
- $5–9
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Newcastle to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $35–55
- Advantage
- $35–55
- Flexible
- $40–60
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Newcastle to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Bowral Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to Gordon Station, Stand C
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
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More Questions & Answers
Newcastle to Southern Highlands bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Central Station.
Newcastle to Southern Highlands train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newcastle to Southern Highlands is 244 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Newcastle to Southern Highlands.
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