How to travel from Newcastle to Narooma, Australia

The distance between Newcastle and Narooma is around 446km (277 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 40m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Newcastle to Narooma by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out NaroomaNewcastle if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Moruya (MYA).

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    A$360($245)
Operated by

FlyPelican

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3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Sydney and then to Narooma.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$89($60)
Operated by

Premier Motor Service

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Central Station and then to Bombo Station then take the bus to Narooma.

  • Duration9h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$54($36)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Narooma.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Distance496km (308 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Newcastle and Narooma

There are several options for getting from Newcastle to Narooma by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$54 ($36) and will take around 9h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$360 ($245).

The distance between Newcastle and Narooma is around 446km (277 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 397km (246 miles)

It takes around 9h 55m to get from Newcastle and Narooma by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Newcastle to Narooma is to fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx A$360 ($245).

The cheapest way to travel between Newcastle and Narooma, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$54 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Newcastle and Narooma. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Moruya (MYA). instead which will take 2h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Newcastle and Narooma. It typically takes around 10h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Newcastle to Narooma. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 15m.

Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Newcastle and Narooma. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Newcastle and Narooma. Flights depart from Newcastle (NTL) and arrive at Moruya (MYA) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 1h 30m.

There is no direct flight from Newcastle to Narooma. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 2h 40m (not including layover time).

The flight from Newcastle to Narooma typically takes around 1h 30m. Flights depart from Newcastle (NTL) and and arrive into Moruya (MYA).

The closest major airport to Narooma is Moruya Airport (MYA) (MYA) which is approximately 35km (22 miles) from Narooma. Merimbula Airport (MIM) (MIM) 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 Narooma. The distance is around 496km (308 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newcastle to Narooma is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 55m and will usually cost around A$54 ($36).

How do I get from Newcastle to Narooma

Compare travel optionsbetween Newcastle and Narooma

Transport options from Newcastle to Narooma
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
2h 40m
A$360($245)
once daily446km (277 miles)
Train and Plane4h 15m
A$225($150)
once daily460km (286 miles)
Train to Central Station, plane and bus5h 55m
A$295($200)
once daily655km (407 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus8h 35m
A$315($210)
once daily668km (415 miles)
Bus
10h 15m
A$89($60)
once daily513km (319 miles)
Train and Bus
9h 55m
A$54($36)
once daily510km (317 miles)
Drive
6hrs
A$95($63)
on demand496km (308 miles)

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Airports near Narooma

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

MYA
Moruya Airport (MYA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
35km (22 miles) from Narooma
MIM
Merimbula Airport (MIM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
80km (49 miles) from Narooma
CBR
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
International Airport
Distance
132km (82 miles) from Narooma