The distance between Newcastle and Orange is around 378km (235 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Newcastle to Orange by bus, train, car and plane. 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 then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Orange (OAG).
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Take the bus to Sydney and then to Orange.
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Take the train to Strathfield Station and then to Orange Station.
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There are several options for getting from Newcastle to Orange by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$52 ($35) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$250 ($165).
The distance between Newcastle and Orange is around 378km (235 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 253km (157 miles)
It takes around 6h 50m to get from Newcastle and Orange by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Newcastle to Orange is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx A$250 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between Newcastle and Orange, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$52 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Newcastle and Orange. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Newcastle to Orange. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Strathfield Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.
Transport for NSW and NSW TrainLink run train services between Newcastle and Orange. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6h 50m, 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 Orange. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Newcastle to Orange. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.
Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service and Australia Wide Coaches run regular bus services between Newcastle and Orange. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Newcastle to Orange. We recommend that you take the train to Central Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Orange (OAG). instead which will take 3h 50m.
The closest major airport to Orange is Orange Airport (OAG) (OAG) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Orange. Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) and Canberra International Airport (CBR) (CBR) 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 Orange. The distance is around 378km (235 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newcastle to Orange is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around A$86 ($58).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 3h 50m | A$250($165) | every 30 mins | 385km (239 miles) |
Bus | 6h 50m | A$86($58) | once daily | 419km (260 miles) |
Train | 6h 50m | A$52($35) | twice daily | 463km (288 miles) |
Drive | 4h 45m | A$71($48) | on demand | 378km (235 miles) |
Premier Motor Service
Australia Wide Coaches
Regional Express
Qantas
Transport for NSW
NSW TrainLink
The following major airports near Orange offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.