How to travel from Mooloolaba to Newcastle, Australia

The distance between Mooloolaba and Newcastle is around 758km (471 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Mooloolaba 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.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Eagle Junction station platform 3 then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Newcastle (NTL).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    A$215($145)
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Bus

Take the bus to Brisbane and then to Broadmeadow Coach Stop Graham Rd.

  • Duration13hrs
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$105($69)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Brisbane then take the train to Broadmeadow Station.

  • Duration13h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$115($79)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Newcastle.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Distance867km (538 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mooloolaba and Newcastle

There are several options for getting from Mooloolaba to Newcastle by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$105 ($69) and will take around 13hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$215 ($145).

The distance between Mooloolaba and Newcastle is around 758km (471 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 705km (438 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Mooloolaba and Newcastle by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mooloolaba to Newcastle is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx A$215 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Mooloolaba and Newcastle, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$105 ($69) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Mooloolaba and Newcastle. We recommend that you take the train to Eagle Junction station platform 3 then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Newcastle (NTL). instead which will take 3h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mooloolaba and Newcastle. It typically takes around 13hrs and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Mooloolaba to Newcastle. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 13hrs.

Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Mooloolaba and Newcastle. Buses run once a week and take around 13hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mooloolaba to Newcastle. We recommend that you take the train to Eagle Junction station platform 3 then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Newcastle (NTL). instead which will take 3h 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 Mooloolaba and Newcastle. The distance is around 867km (538 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mooloolaba to Newcastle is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around A$215 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mooloolaba and Newcastle

Transport options from Mooloolaba to Newcastle
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 40m
A$215($145)
hourly758km (471 miles)
Plane and Train5h 15m
A$275($185)
hourly1,023km (636 miles)
Train to Eagle Junction station, platform 3, plane6h 40m
A$240($160)
hourly1,050km (652 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train7h 20m
A$250($170)
once daily1,049km (652 miles)
Bus
13hrs
A$105($69)
once a week886km (551 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
13h 10m
A$115($79)
once daily923km (573 miles)
Train and Bus15h 25m
A$145($100)
once daily984km (612 miles)
Drive
9h 25m
A$165($110)
on demand867km (538 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