How to travel from Newcastle to Mildura, Australia

The distance between Newcastle and Mildura is around 1,024km (637 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Newcastle to Mildura by train, plane, 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 and Plane

Take the train to Central Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Mildura (MQL).

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    A$305($205)
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Bus

Take the bus to Sydney, Canberra then Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 5 and then to Mildura Station Coach Stop.

  • Duration17h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$185($125)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Central Station and then to Cootamundra Station then take the bus to Mildura Station Coach Stop.

  • Duration16h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$140($95)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Mildura.

  • Duration12h 20m
  • Distance1,145km (712 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Newcastle and Mildura

There are several options for getting from Newcastle to Mildura by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$140 ($95) and will take around 16h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$305 ($205).

The distance between Newcastle and Mildura is around 1,024km (637 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 902km (560 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Newcastle and Mildura by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Newcastle to Mildura is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx A$305 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Newcastle and Mildura, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$140 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Newcastle and Mildura. We recommend that you take the train to Central Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Mildura (MQL). instead which will take 5h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Newcastle and Mildura. It typically takes around 17h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Newcastle to Mildura. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney, Canberra and Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 5. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17h 45m.

Premier Motor Service, Murrays Coaches, Greyhound Australia and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Newcastle and Mildura. Buses run once daily and take around 17h 45m 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 Mildura. We recommend that you take the train to Central Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Mildura (MQL). instead which will take 5h 35m.

The closest major airport to Mildura is Mildura Airport (MQL) (MQL) which is approximately 9km (5 miles) from Mildura. Broken Hill Airport (BHQ) (BHQ) and Adelaide Airport (ADL) (ADL) 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 Mildura. The distance is around 1,145km (712 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newcastle to Mildura is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around A$305 ($205).

How do I get from Newcastle to Mildura

Compare travel optionsbetween Newcastle and Mildura

Transport options from Newcastle to Mildura
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
5h 35m
A$305($205)
4 times a week1,024km (637 miles)
Bus
17h 45m
A$185($125)
once daily1,281km (796 miles)
Train and Bus + 2 similar
16h 10m
A$140($95)
once daily1,243km (772 miles)
Train to Central Station, bus18h 50m
A$215($145)
once daily1,411km (877 miles)
Train to Strathfield Station, bus19h 55m
A$190($125)
twice a week1,576km (979 miles)
Drive
12h 20m
A$150($100)
on demand1,145km (712 miles)

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Airports near Mildura

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

MQL
Mildura Airport (MQL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
9km (5 miles) from Mildura
BHQ
Broken Hill Airport (BHQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
251km (156 miles) from Mildura
ADL
Adelaide Airport (ADL)
International Airport
Distance
342km (213 miles) from Mildura