How to travel from Newcastle to Echuca, Australia
The distance between Newcastle and Echuca is around 931km (578 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 55m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Newcastle to Echuca 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 Echuca → Newcastle if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the bus to Echuca.
- Duration4h 55m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical costA$370($250)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to George St Opp Hornsby Station then Albury station and then to Echuca.
- Duration13h 35m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costA$105($70)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Central Station and then to Benalla Station Platform 2 then take the bus to Echuca.
- Duration12h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$95($63)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Newcastle and Echuca
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Newcastle to Echuca by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$95 ($63) and will take around 12h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$370 ($250).
The distance between Newcastle and Echuca is around 931km (578 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 736km (457 miles)
It takes around 4h 55m to get from Newcastle and Echuca by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Newcastle to Echuca is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx A$370 ($250).
The cheapest way to travel between Newcastle and Echuca, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$95 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Newcastle and Echuca. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the bus to Echuca. instead which will take 4h 55m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Newcastle and Echuca. It typically takes around 13h 35m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Newcastle to Echuca. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in George St Opp Hornsby Station, Parramatta Station Stand B3 and Albury station. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 35m.
Transport for NSW, Firefly Express and V/Line run regular bus services between Newcastle and Echuca. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 13h 35m 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 Echuca. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the bus to Echuca. instead which will take 4h 55m.
The closest major airport to Echuca is Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) which is approximately 172km (107 miles) from Echuca. Albury Airport (ABX) (ABX) and Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) 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 Echuca. The distance is around 931km (578 miles) by road and it will take around 10hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newcastle to Echuca is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around A$370 ($250).
Compare travel optionsbetween Newcastle and Echuca
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 4h 55m | A$370($250) | 6 times a week | 1,051km (653 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6h 10m | A$395($265) | once daily | 953km (592 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 7h 15m | A$245($165) | 6 times a week | 1,076km (669 miles) |
Bus | 13h 35m | A$105($70) | 4 times a week | 943km (586 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 12h 45m | A$95($63) | once daily | 1,040km (646 miles) |
| Train to Central Station, bus | 12h 45m | A$100($66) | once daily | 1,042km (648 miles) |
| Train to Central Station, bus | 14hrs | A$160($105) | 6 times a week | 1,102km (685 miles) |
Drive | 10hrs | A$175($120) | on demand | 931km (578 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Newcastle and Echuca
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Regional Express
Train operators
Transport for NSW
NSW TrainLink XPT
Bus companies
V/Line
Firefly Express
NSW TrainLink
Airports near Echuca
The following major airports near Echuca offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
- Distance
- 172km (107 miles) from Echuca
Albury Airport (ABX)
- Distance
- 198km (123 miles) from Echuca
Avalon Airport (AVV)
- Distance
- 213km (132 miles) from Echuca