How to travel from Batemans Bay to Newcastle, Australia

The distance between Batemans Bay and Newcastle is around 427km (265 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Batemans Bay to Newcastle by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Jolimont Centre then fly from Canberra (CBR) to Newcastle (NTL).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    A$190($130)
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1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Sydney and then to Newcastle.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$95($63)
Operated by

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Bomaderry Station then take the train to Central Station and then to Newcastle Interchange.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$67($45)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Newcastle.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Distance427km (265 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Batemans Bay and Newcastle

There are several options for getting from Batemans Bay to Newcastle by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$58 ($39) and will take around 8h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$190 ($130).

The distance between Batemans Bay and Newcastle is around 427km (265 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 343km (213 miles)

It takes around 7h 35m to get from Batemans Bay and Newcastle by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Batemans Bay to Newcastle is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx A$190 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Batemans Bay and Newcastle, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$58 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Batemans Bay and Newcastle. We recommend that you take the bus to Jolimont Centre then fly from Canberra (CBR) to Newcastle (NTL). instead which will take 4h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Batemans Bay and Newcastle. It typically takes around 8h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Batemans Bay to Newcastle. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 30m.

Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Batemans Bay and Newcastle. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Batemans Bay to Newcastle. We recommend that you fly from Moruya (MYA) to Sydney (SYD) then take the train to Newcastle Interchange. instead which will take 4h 30m.

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 Batemans Bay and Newcastle. The distance is around 427km (265 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Batemans Bay to Newcastle is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 7h 35m and will usually cost around A$67 ($45).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Batemans Bay and Newcastle

Transport options from Batemans Bay to Newcastle
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
4h 20m
A$190($130)
once daily549km (341 miles)
Plane and Train4h 30m
A$250($165)
every 30 mins439km (273 miles)
Bus
8h 30m
A$95($63)
once daily449km (279 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
7h 35m
A$67($45)
twice daily438km (272 miles)
Bus to Albion Park Rail, train8h 20m
A$58($39)
once daily444km (276 miles)
Drive
5h 10m
A$58($39)
on demand427km (265 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