How to travel from Echuca to Newcastle, Australia
The distance between Echuca and Newcastle is around 871km (541 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 30m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Echuca to Newcastle by train, plane, 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 → Echuca if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Sunbury then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Newcastle (NTL).
- Duration5h 30m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical costA$380($255)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Albury then Sydney and then to Newcastle.
- Duration13h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$155($105)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Benalla then take the train to Central Station and then to Newcastle Interchange.
- Duration13h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$95($63)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Echuca and Newcastle
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Echuca to Newcastle by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$95 ($63) and will take around 13h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$380 ($255).
The distance between Echuca and Newcastle is around 871km (541 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 736km (457 miles)
It takes around 5h 30m to get from Echuca and Newcastle by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Echuca to Newcastle is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx A$380 ($255).
The cheapest way to travel between Echuca and Newcastle, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$95 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Echuca and Newcastle. We recommend that you take the train to Sunbury then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Newcastle (NTL). instead which will take 5h 30m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Echuca and Newcastle. It typically takes around 13h 15m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Echuca to Newcastle. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Albury and Sydney. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 15m.
V/Line, Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Echuca and Newcastle. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Echuca to Newcastle. We recommend that you take the train to Sunbury then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Newcastle (NTL). instead which will take 5h 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 Echuca and Newcastle. The distance is around 932km (579 miles) by road and it will take around 10hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Echuca to Newcastle is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around A$380 ($255).
Compare travel optionsbetween Echuca and Newcastle
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 5h 30m | A$380($255) | once daily | 1,083km (673 miles) |
| Train to Bendigo, plane | 6h 55m | A$430($290) | once daily | 966km (600 miles) |
| Train to Sunbury, plane | 8h 5m | A$270($180) | once daily | 1,109km (689 miles) |
| Train to Footscray, plane | 8h 50m | A$290($195) | once daily | 1,223km (760 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 7h 30m | A$255($175) | once daily | 871km (541 miles) |
Bus | 13h 15m | A$155($105) | once daily | 1,028km (639 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 13h 35m | A$95($63) | once daily | 1,040km (646 miles) |
| Bus to Wangaratta, train | 13h 35m | A$100($66) | once daily | 1,042km (647 miles) |
| Bus to Albury Station, Coach Stop, train | 14h 40m | A$95($64) | 4 times a week | 1,009km (627 miles) |
Drive | 10hrs | A$175($120) | on demand | 932km (579 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Echuca and Newcastle
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Regional Express
Train operators
V/Line
Transport for NSW
NSW TrainLink XPT
Bus companies
Firefly Express
Premier Motor Service
NSW TrainLink
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