How to travel from Newcastle to Melbourne, Australia

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.

4 routes found

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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Train via Central Station

Take the train to Central Station and then to Southern Cross.

  • Duration13h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$110($73)
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1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Sydney and then to Melbourne.

  • Duration14h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$200($135)
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Drive

Drive to Melbourne.

  • Duration10h 35m
  • Distance1,003km (623 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Newcastle and 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Newcastle to Melbourne

Compare travel optionsbetween Newcastle and Melbourne

Transport options from Newcastle to Melbourne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Central Station + 1 similar
13h 20m
A$110($73)
once daily1,103km (685 miles)
Train13h 25m
A$110($73)
once daily1,103km (685 miles)
Bus
14h 30m
A$200($135)
once daily1,098km (682 miles)
Drive
10h 35m
A$135($90)
on demand1,003km (623 miles)

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Airports near Melbourne

The following major airports near Melbourne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Melbourne
AVV
Avalon Airport (AVV)
International Airport
Distance
49km (30 miles) from Melbourne
KNS
King Island Airport (KNS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
248km (154 miles) from Melbourne