There are 6 ways to get from University of Newcastle to Melbourne by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly from Newcastle Airport
best- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane NTL - MEL
4h 25m$131–372Train
cheapest- Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain Ccn
- Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
15h 21m$79–268Train, bus
- Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain Ccn
- Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
15h 46m$109–308Drive 989.8 km
- Drive from University of Newcastle to Melbournecar 989.8 km
10h 33m$176–253Train to Sydney International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane SYD - MEL
6h 53m$161–351Bus
- Take the bus from Newcastle to Central Stationbus Sydney
- Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
16h 37m$143–246
University of Newcastle to Melbourne by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from University of Newcastle to Melbourne is to train which costs $75 - $270 and takes 15h 21m.
The fastest way to get from University of Newcastle to Melbourne is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs $130 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from University of Newcastle to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from The Wollotuka Institute, Ring Rd and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St via Newcastle and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from University of Newcastle station to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Hamilton Station and arriving at Southern Cross via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 21m.
The distance between University of Newcastle and Melbourne is 885 km. The road distance is 989.8 km.
The best way to get from University of Newcastle to Melbourne without a car is to train which takes 15h 21m and costs $75 - $270.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from University of Newcastle to Melbourne, including transfers.
University of Newcastle to Melbourne bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Newcastle station.
University of Newcastle to Melbourne train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Hamilton Station.
The best way to get from University of Newcastle to Melbourne is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs $130 - $380. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $270 and takes 15h 21m, you could also bus, which costs $140 - $250 and takes 16h 37m.
What companies run services between University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?
Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from University of Newcastle to Southern Cross via The Wollotuka Institute, Ring Rd, Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St, Hamilton Station, and Central Station in around 15h 21m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–900
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–420
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–490
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–360
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–310
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–260
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Hamilton Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Hamilton Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Hamilton Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Central Station to Southern Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–250
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $75–100
- First
- $100–140
- Sleeper
- $210–250
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- Firefly Express
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–290
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $130–190
- Advantage
- $150–230
- Flexible
- $200–290
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
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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More Questions & Answers
University of Newcastle to Melbourne bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Central Station.
University of Newcastle to Melbourne train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between University of Newcastle to Melbourne is 990 km. It takes approximately 10h 33m to drive from University of Newcastle to Melbourne.
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