The distance between Newcastle and Airlie Beach is around 1,557km (967 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 40m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Newcastle to Airlie Beach 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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Fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Hamilton Island (HTI).
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Take the bus to Brisbane and then to Airlie Beach.
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There are several options for getting from Newcastle to Airlie Beach by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$295 ($200) and will take around 1 day 11h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$805 ($540).
The distance between Newcastle and Airlie Beach is around 1,557km (967 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,439km (894 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Newcastle and Airlie Beach by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Newcastle to Airlie Beach is to fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx A$805 ($540).
The cheapest way to travel between Newcastle and Airlie Beach, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$295 ($200) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Newcastle and Airlie Beach. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Hamilton Island (HTI). instead which will take 4h 40m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Newcastle and Airlie Beach. It typically takes around 1 day 11h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Newcastle to Airlie Beach. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 11h.
Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Newcastle and Airlie Beach. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 11h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Newcastle and Airlie Beach. Flights depart from Newcastle (NTL) and arrive at Hamilton Island (HTI) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 2h 55m.
There is no direct flight from Newcastle to Airlie Beach. There is however a flight that goes via Brisbane (BNE). This services will take at least 4h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Newcastle to Airlie Beach typically takes around 2h 55m. Flights depart from Newcastle (NTL) and and arrive into Hamilton Island (HTI).
The closest major airport to Airlie Beach is Hamilton Island Airport (HTI) (HTI) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Airlie Beach. Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) (PPP) and Cairns Airport (CNS) (CNS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Newcastle and Airlie Beach. The distance is around 1,764km (1,096 miles) by road and it will take around 21h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newcastle to Airlie Beach is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around A$805 ($540).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 4h 40m | A$805($540) | every 3 hours | 1,557km (967 miles) |
Train and Plane | 6h 40m | A$470($315) | every 3 hours | 1,734km (1,077 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 11h | A$295($200) | once daily | 2,205km (1,370 miles) |
Drive | 21h 50m | A$335($225) | on demand | 1,764km (1,096 miles) |
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The following major airports near Airlie Beach offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.