Rome2Rio

How to get fromNewcastle to Varsity Lakesby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

Find Transport to Varsity Lakes

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Newcastle to Varsity Lakes by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Newcastle Airport to Gold Coast Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane NTL - OOL
    3h 18m
    $90–467

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Broadmeadow Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train Bdvl / ...
    13h 18m
    $61–229

  3. Bus via Cavill Avenue station, platform 2 (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle to Surfers Paradisebus bus Brisbane
    12h 46m
    $121–255

  4. Drive 686.8 km

    1. Drive from Newcastle to Varsity Lakescar car 686.8 km
    7h 20m
    $122–176

  5. Fly Newcastle Airport to Brisbane Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane NTL - BNE
    2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    4h 49m
    $125–405

  6. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport

    1. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane SYD - OOL
    6h 6m
    $104–337

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle to Burleigh Headsbus bus Pm12
    13h 22m
    $99–137

Newcastle to Varsity Lakes by bus and tram (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration12h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$121Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Newcastle to Varsity Lakes.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 579 km
  • Duration: 3h 18m

What companies run services between Newcastle, NSW, Australia and Varsity Lakes, QLD, Australia?

Jetstar and FlyPelican fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) once daily. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Newcastle to Surfers Paradise twice daily. Tickets cost $110–260 and the journey takes 12h 5m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Australia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers