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How to get fromNewcastle to Wellingtonby train or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Newcastle to Wellington by train or plane

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  1. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane SYD - WLG
    8h 45m
    $431–704

  2. Fly from Newcastle Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane NTL - WLG
    7h 53m
    $293–1,219

  3. Train to Tamworth, fly

    1. Take the train from Broadmeadow Station to Tamworth Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane TMW - WLG
    11h 45m
    $341–1,223

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Wellington (WLG) flights

Calendar57Weekly Planes
Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket$172Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,410.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 45m

What companies run services between Newcastle, NSW, Australia and Wellington, New Zealand?

Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand, and two other airlines fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Wellington (WLG) 3 times a day.

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