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How to get fromPortland to Newcastleby bus, train, plane, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Portland to Newcastle by bus, train, plane, or car

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  1. Bus, train to Melbourne Airport, fly to Newcastle Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St to Warrnambool Station/Merri Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane MEL - NTL
    9h 36m
    $138–393

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St to Warrnambool Station/Merri Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    4. Take the train from Central Station to Newcastle Interchangetrain train Ccn
    20h 32m
    $86–292

  3. Bus, train via Melbourne

    1. Take the bus from Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St to Warrnambool Station/Merri Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Central Station to Newcastle Interchangetrain train Ccn
    20h 40m
    $116–332

  4. Drive 1,309.8 km

    1. Drive from Portland to Newcastlecar car 1,309.8 km
    14h 59m
    $232–336

  5. Bus to Mount Gambier Airport, fly to Newcastle Airport

    1. Take the bus from Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy Eastbus bus
    2. Fly from Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane MGB - NTL
    6h 50m
    $145–596

  6. Bus, train to Melbourne Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St to Warrnambool Station/Merri Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane MEL - SYD
    4. Take the train from Central Station to Newcastle Interchangetrain train
    11h 54m
    $150–353

  7. Bus, train to Avalon Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St to Warrnambool Station/Merri Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane AVV - SYD
    4. Take the train from Central Station to Newcastle Interchangetrain train
    11h 52m
    $117–331

  8. Bus to Mount Gambier Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy Eastbus bus
    2. Fly from Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane MGB - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Newcastle Interchangetrain train
    9h 3m
    $532–906

Portland to Newcastle by bus and train

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration20h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,240.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 36m

What companies run services between Portland, VIC, Australia and Newcastle, NSW, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Portland to Newcastle. However, you can take the bus to Warrnambool Station/Merri St, walk to Warrnambool Station, take the train to Southern Cross Station, walk to Skybus Coach Terminal, take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Newcastle Airport (NTL), walk to Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr, then take the line 136 bus to Stockton Wharf, Mitchell St. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Henty Street Bus Interchange/Henty St to Newcastle Interchange via Warrnambool Station/Merri St, Warrnambool Station, Southern Cross, and Central Station in around 20h 32m.

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