How to travel from Mildura to Newcastle, Australia

The distance between Mildura and Newcastle is around 1,025km (637 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Mildura 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Mildura (MQL) to Sydney (SYD) then take the train to Newcastle Interchange.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$305($205)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration18hrs
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$125($85)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 3 then take the train to Central Station and then to Newcastle Interchange.

  • Duration16h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$140($95)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Newcastle.

  • Duration12h 20m
  • Distance1,147km (713 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mildura and Newcastle

There are several options for getting from Mildura to Newcastle by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$125 ($85) and will take around 18hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$305 ($205).

The distance between Mildura and Newcastle is around 1,025km (637 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 902km (560 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Mildura and Newcastle by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mildura to Newcastle is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx A$305 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Mildura and Newcastle, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$125 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Mildura and Newcastle. We recommend that you fly from Mildura (MQL) to Sydney (SYD) then take the train to Newcastle Interchange. instead which will take 5h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mildura and Newcastle. It typically takes around 18hrs and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Mildura to Newcastle. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Broken Hill Town Coach Stop and Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 18hrs.

NSW TrainLink and Sid Foggs Coaches run regular bus services between Mildura and Newcastle. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 18hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mildura to Newcastle. We recommend that you fly from Mildura (MQL) to Sydney (SYD) then take the train to Newcastle Interchange. instead which will take 5h 40m.

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 Mildura and Newcastle. The distance is around 1,147km (713 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mildura to Newcastle is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around A$305 ($205).

How do I get from Mildura to Newcastle

Compare travel optionsbetween Mildura and Newcastle

Transport options from Mildura to Newcastle
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
5h 40m
A$305($205)
4 times a week1,025km (637 miles)
Bus
18hrs
A$125($85)
3 times a week1,474km (916 miles)
Bus and Train + 2 similar
16h 55m
A$140($95)
once daily1,243km (772 miles)
Bus to Swan Hill, train19h 5m
A$215($145)
once daily1,410km (876 miles)
Bus to Broken Hill Town Coach Stop, train19h 15m
A$190($125)
twice a week1,576km (979 miles)
Drive
12h 20m
A$155($105)
on demand1,147km (713 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