How to travel from Hobart to Newcastle, Australia

The distance between Hobart and Newcastle is around 1,232km (765 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Hobart to Newcastle by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out NewcastleHobart if you're planning a return trip.

🚀 Fastest
1
plane
+

Fly

Fly from Hobart (HBA) to Newcastle (NTL).

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$455($305)
Operated by

Link Airways

+ 3 others

3 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

2
car
+
ferry
+
car
+

Car and Ferry

Drive to Devonport then take a ferry to Port Melbourne then drive to Newcastle.

  • Duration23h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$310($210)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hobart and Newcastle

There are several options for getting from Hobart to Newcastle by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around A$165 ($110) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$455 ($305).

The distance between Hobart and Newcastle is around 1,232km (765 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,174km (730 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Hobart and Newcastle by plane.

The quickest way to get from Hobart to Newcastle is to fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx A$455 ($305).

The cheapest way to travel between Hobart and Newcastle is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around A$165 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Hobart and Newcastle. We recommend that you fly from Hobart (HBA) to Newcastle (NTL). instead which will take 3h 55m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hobart and Newcastle. We recommend that you fly from Hobart (HBA) to Newcastle (NTL). instead which will take 3h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Hobart and Newcastle. Flights depart from Hobart (HBA) and arrive at Newcastle (NTL) - via Canberra (CBR). The flight takes around 3hrs.

There is no direct flight from Hobart to Newcastle. There is however a flight that goes via Canberra (CBR). This services will take at least 3h 55m (not including layover time).

The flight from Hobart to Newcastle typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Hobart (HBA) 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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Hobart to Newcastle. We recommend that you fly from Hobart (HBA) to Newcastle (NTL). instead which will take 3h 55m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hobart to Newcastle is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around A$455 ($305).

How do I get from Hobart to Newcastle

Compare travel optionsbetween Hobart and Newcastle

Transport options from Hobart to Newcastle
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
3h 55m
A$455($305)
hourly1,257km (781 miles)
Bus and Plane5h 15m
A$255($170)
4 times a day1,517km (943 miles)
Plane and Train5h 25m
A$165($110)
every 30 mins1,232km (765 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train7hrs
A$170($115)
4 times a day1,277km (794 miles)
Car and Ferry
23h 25m
A$310($210)
twice daily1,721km (1,069 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Hobart and Newcastle

Airlines

Train operators

Bus companies

Ferry operators

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