How to travel from Newcastle to Beechworth, Australia
The distance between Newcastle and Beechworth is around 689km (428 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4hrs.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Newcastle to Beechworth by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Beechworth → Newcastle if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Albury (ABX) then take the bus to Ford St/Camp St.
- Duration4hrs
- Flight time2h 35m
- Typical costA$460($310)
Multiple operators
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Bus
Take the bus to Sydney then Albury and then to Ford St/Camp St.
- Duration11hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$150($100)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Epping Station then take the bus to Albury station and then to Ford St/Camp St.
- Duration10h 55m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costA$83($56)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Newcastle and Beechworth
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Newcastle to Beechworth by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$82 ($55) and will take around 10h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$460 ($310).
The distance between Newcastle and Beechworth is around 689km (428 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 603km (374 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Newcastle and Beechworth by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Newcastle to Beechworth is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx A$460 ($310).
The cheapest way to travel between Newcastle and Beechworth, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$82 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Newcastle and Beechworth. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Albury (ABX) then take the bus to Ford St/Camp St. instead which will take 4hrs.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Newcastle and Beechworth. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Newcastle to Beechworth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney and Albury. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11hrs.
Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and PTV Regional Transit run regular bus services between Newcastle and Beechworth. Buses run once daily and take around 11hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Newcastle to Beechworth. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Albury (ABX) then take the bus to Ford St/Camp St. instead which will take 4hrs.
The closest major airport to Beechworth is Albury Airport (ABX) (ABX) which is approximately 40km (25 miles) from Beechworth. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) and Canberra International Airport (CBR) (CBR) 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 Newcastle and Beechworth. The distance is around 732km (455 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newcastle to Beechworth is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around A$460 ($310).
Compare travel optionsbetween Newcastle and Beechworth
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 4hrs | A$460($310) | twice daily | 1,175km (730 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 5h 25m | A$180($120) | every 20 mins | 1,115km (693 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 10m | A$190($125) | twice daily | 689km (428 miles) |
Bus | 11hrs | A$150($100) | once daily | 843km (524 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 10h 55m | A$83($56) | 4 times a week | 748km (464 miles) |
| Train to Central Station, bus | 10h 55m | A$82($55) | once daily | 858km (533 miles) |
| Train to Central Station, bus | 10h 60m | A$82($55) | once daily | 858km (533 miles) |
Drive | 7h 50m | A$100($66) | on demand | 732km (455 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Newcastle and Beechworth
Airlines
Qantas
FlyPelican
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Bus companies
PTV Regional Transit
Firefly Express
Train operators
Transport NSW
V-Line
XPT
Airports near Beechworth
The following major airports near Beechworth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Albury Airport (ABX)
- Distance
- 40km (25 miles) from Beechworth
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
- Distance
- 219km (136 miles) from Beechworth
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
- Distance
- 254km (158 miles) from Beechworth