The distance between Newcastle and Melbourne is around 1,003km (623 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 10h 35m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Newcastle to Melbourne by 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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Take the train to Central Station and then to Southern Cross.
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Take the bus to Sydney and then to Melbourne.
There are several options for getting from Newcastle to Melbourne by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$110 ($73) and will take around 13h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 10h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$135 ($90).
The distance between Newcastle and Melbourne is around 1,003km (623 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 823km (511 miles)
It takes around 13h 25m to get from Newcastle and Melbourne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Newcastle to Melbourne is to drive which takes around 10h 35m and will set you back approx A$135 ($90).
The cheapest way to travel between Newcastle and Melbourne, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$110 ($73) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Newcastle and Melbourne. It typically takes around 13h 25m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Newcastle to Melbourne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Central Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 25m.
Transport NSW and XPT run train services between Newcastle and Melbourne. Trains depart once daily and will take around 13h 25m, 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 Newcastle and Melbourne. It typically takes around 14h 30m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Newcastle to Melbourne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 30m.
Greyhound Australia and Firefly Express run regular bus services between Newcastle and Melbourne. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Newcastle to Melbourne. We recommend that you take the train to Central Station and then to Southern Cross. instead which will take 13h 25m.
The closest major airport to Melbourne is Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Melbourne. Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) and King Island Airport (KNS) (KNS) 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 Melbourne. The distance is around 1,003km (623 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newcastle to Melbourne is to take the train which takes, on average, 13h 25m and will usually cost around A$110 ($73).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Central Station + 1 similar | 13h 20m | A$110($73) | once daily | 1,103km (685 miles) |
Train | 13h 25m | A$110($73) | once daily | 1,103km (685 miles) |
Bus | 14h 30m | A$200($135) | once daily | 1,098km (682 miles) |
Drive | 10h 35m | A$135($90) | on demand | 1,003km (623 miles) |
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The following major airports near Melbourne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.