How to travel from Albany to Newcastle, Australia
The distance between Albany and Newcastle is around 3,835km (2,383 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 7h 20m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Albany to Newcastle by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Newcastle → Albany if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Albany (ALH) to Newcastle (NTL).
- Duration7h 20m
- Flight time6h 45m
- Typical costA$410($275)
Regional Express
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Armadale Stn Transwa Armadale then take the train to Mount Victoria then Strathfield Station and then to Newcastle Interchange.
- Duration3 days 7h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,030($695)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albany and Newcastle
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Albany to Newcastle by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$365 ($245) and will take around 12h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 7h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$410 ($275).
The distance between Albany and Newcastle is around 3,835km (2,383 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,120km (1,938 miles)
It takes around 7h 20m to get from Albany and Newcastle by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 16h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Albany to Newcastle is to fly which takes around 7h 20m and will set you back approx A$410 ($275).
The cheapest way to travel between Albany and Newcastle, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$365 ($245) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Albany and Newcastle. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Newcastle (NTL). instead which will take 7h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Albany and Newcastle. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Newcastle (NTL). instead which will take 7h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Albany and Newcastle. Flights depart from Albany (ALH) and arrive at Newcastle (NTL) - via Perth (PER). The flight takes around 6h 45m.
There is no direct flight from Albany to Newcastle. There is however a flight that goes via Perth (PER) and Brisbane (BNE). This services will take at least 7h 20m (not including layover time).
The flight from Albany to Newcastle typically takes around 6h 45m. Flights depart from Albany (ALH) and and arrive into Newcastle (NTL).
The closest major airport to Newcastle is Newcastle Airport (NTL) (NTL) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Newcastle. Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) and Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) (PQQ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Albany and Newcastle. The distance is around 3,875km (2,408 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 16h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albany to Newcastle is to fly which takes, on average, 7h 20m and will usually cost around A$410 ($275).
Compare travel optionsbetween Albany and Newcastle
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 7h 20m | A$410($275) | hourly | 4,624km (2,873 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 8h 45m | A$420($285) | every 30 mins | 3,835km (2,383 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 12h 25m | A$365($245) | once daily | 4,027km (2,502 miles) |
| Bus to Armadale Stn Transwa Armadale, Fly | 13h 30m | A$770($515) | once daily | 5,745km (3,570 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 13h 30m | A$380($255) | once daily | 3,870km (2,405 miles) |
Bus and Train | 3 days 7h | A$1,030($695) | once a week | 4,899km (3,044 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 16h | A$515($345) | on demand | 3,875km (2,408 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Albany and Newcastle
Airlines
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Train operators
Transport NSW
Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific
Bus companies
TransWA
Airports near Newcastle
The following major airports near Newcastle offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Newcastle Airport (NTL)
- Distance
- 14km (9 miles) from Newcastle
Sydney Airport (SYD)
- Distance
- 126km (78 miles) from Newcastle
Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ)
- Distance
- 195km (121 miles) from Newcastle