How to travel from Alice Springs to Newcastle, Australia

The distance between Alice Springs and Newcastle is around 2,207km (1,372 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Alice Springs 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.

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Fly

Fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Newcastle (NTL).

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time4hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$485($325)
Operated by

Qantas

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Bus

Take the bus to Adelaide, Broken Hill Town Coach Stop then Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1 and then to Newcastle.

  • Duration1 day 17h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$415($280)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Adelaide Parklands, Mount Victoria then Strathfield Station and then to Newcastle Interchange.

  • Duration2 days 1h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$930($625)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Newcastle.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Distance2,771km (1,722 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alice Springs and Newcastle

There are several options for getting from Alice Springs to Newcastle by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$415 ($280) and will take around 1 day 17h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$485 ($325).

The distance between Alice Springs and Newcastle is around 2,207km (1,372 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,026km (1,259 miles)

It takes around 6h 15m to get from Alice Springs and Newcastle by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 4h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alice Springs to Newcastle is to fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx A$485 ($325).

The cheapest way to travel between Alice Springs and Newcastle, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$415 ($280) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Alice Springs and Newcastle. It typically takes around 2 days 1h and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Alice Springs to Newcastle. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Adelaide Parklands, Mount Victoria and Strathfield Station. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 1h.

Great Southern Rail - The Ghan, Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific and Transport NSW run train services between Alice Springs and Newcastle. Trains depart once a week and will take around 2 days 1h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Alice Springs and Newcastle. It typically takes around 1 day 17h and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Alice Springs to Newcastle. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Adelaide, Broken Hill Town Coach Stop and Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 17h.

Greyhound Australia, NSW TrainLink and Sid Foggs Coaches run regular bus services between Alice Springs and Newcastle. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 1 day 17h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Alice Springs and Newcastle. Flights depart from Alice Springs (ASP) and arrive at Newcastle (NTL) - via Melbourne (MEL). The flight takes around 4hrs.

There is no direct flight from Alice Springs to Newcastle. There is however a flight that goes via Melbourne (MEL). This services will take at least 4h 45m (not including layover time).

The flight from Alice Springs to Newcastle typically takes around 4hrs. Flights depart from Alice Springs (ASP) 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 Alice Springs and Newcastle. The distance is around 2,771km (1,722 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 4h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alice Springs to Newcastle is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around A$525 ($355).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Alice Springs and Newcastle

Transport options from Alice Springs to Newcastle
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 45m
A$485($325)
hourly2,728km (1,695 miles)
Plane and Train6h 15m
A$525($355)
every 30 mins2,207km (1,372 miles)
Bus
1 day 17h
A$415($280)
3 times a week3,216km (1,999 miles)
Train
2 days 1h
A$930($625)
once a week3,382km (2,101 miles)
Drive
1 day 4h
A$365($245)
on demand2,771km (1,722 miles)

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Airports near Newcastle

The following major airports near Newcastle offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

NTL
Newcastle Airport (NTL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
14km (9 miles) from Newcastle
SYD
Sydney Airport (SYD)
International Airport
Distance
126km (78 miles) from Newcastle
PQQ
Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
195km (121 miles) from Newcastle