The distance between Nambucca Heads and Newcastle is around 345km (214 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 45m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Nambucca Heads to Newcastle by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Newcastle.
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Take the train to Broadmeadow Station.
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There are several options for getting from Nambucca Heads to Newcastle by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$45 ($30) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$65 ($44).
The distance between Nambucca Heads and Newcastle is around 345km (214 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 278km (173 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Nambucca Heads and Newcastle by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nambucca Heads to Newcastle is to drive which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx A$65 ($44).
The cheapest way to travel between Nambucca Heads and Newcastle, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$45 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nambucca Heads and Newcastle. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Nambucca Heads to Newcastle. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nambucca Heads Station. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.
NSW TrainLink run train services between Nambucca Heads and Newcastle. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 6h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nambucca Heads and Newcastle. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Nambucca Heads and Newcastle with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 5hrs.
Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Nambucca Heads and Newcastle. Buses run once daily and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nambucca Heads to Newcastle. We recommend that you take the bus to Newcastle. instead which will take 5hrs.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Nambucca Heads and Newcastle. The distance is around 345km (214 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nambucca Heads to Newcastle is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around A$59 ($40).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 5hrs | A$59($40) | once daily | 358km (223 miles) |
Bus to Newcastle | 5h 30m | A$45($30) | once daily | 367km (228 miles) |
Train | 6h 15m | A$64($43) | 4 times a day | 405km (252 miles) |
Drive | 3h 45m | A$65($44) | on demand | 345km (214 miles) |
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The following major airports near Newcastle offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.