How to travel from Newcastle to Port Augusta, Australia
The distance between Newcastle and Port Augusta is around 1,547km (961 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 60m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Newcastle to Port Augusta by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Port Augusta → Newcastle if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Whyalla (WYA) then take the bus to Port Augusta.
- Duration5h 60m
- Flight time4h 30m
- Typical costA$1,075($725)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Bus
Take the bus to Dubbo, Broken Hill Town Coach Stop then Adelaide Central Bus Station Franklin St and then to Port Augusta.
- Duration1 day 1h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costA$250($170)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Central Station and then to Adelaide Parklands then take the bus to Port Augusta.
- Duration1 day 9h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$455($305)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Newcastle and Port Augusta
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Newcastle to Port Augusta by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$250 ($170) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,075 ($725).
The distance between Newcastle and Port Augusta is around 1,547km (961 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,311km (815 miles)
It takes around 5h 60m to get from Newcastle and Port Augusta by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Newcastle to Port Augusta is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 60m and will set you back approx A$1,075 ($725).
The cheapest way to travel between Newcastle and Port Augusta, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$250 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Newcastle and Port Augusta. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Whyalla (WYA) then take the bus to Port Augusta. instead which will take 5h 60m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Newcastle and Port Augusta. It typically takes around 1 day 1h and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Newcastle to Port Augusta. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dubbo, Broken Hill Town Coach Stop and Adelaide Central Bus Station Franklin St. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 1h.
Sid Foggs Coaches, NSW TrainLink, Stateliner and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Newcastle and Port Augusta. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 1 day 1h 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 Port Augusta. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Whyalla (WYA) then take the bus to Port Augusta. instead which will take 5h 60m.
The closest major airport to Port Augusta is Whyalla Airport (WYA) (WYA) which is approximately 66km (41 miles) from Port Augusta. Olympic Dam Airport (OLP) (OLP) 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 Port Augusta. The distance is around 1,547km (961 miles) by road and it will take around 16h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newcastle to Port Augusta is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 60m and will usually cost around A$1,075 ($725).
Compare travel optionsbetween Newcastle and Port Augusta
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 3 similar | 5h 60m | A$1,075($725) | twice daily | 1,806km (1,122 miles) |
| Fly to Adelaide (ADL), Bus | 7h 25m | A$490($330) | twice daily | 1,603km (996 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 6h 40m | A$805($540) | twice daily | 1,648km (1,024 miles) |
| Train to Central Station, plane and bus | 9h 35m | A$440($295) | twice daily | 1,670km (1,038 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 1h | A$250($170) | 3 times a week | 2,005km (1,246 miles) |
Train and Bus | 1 day 9h | A$455($305) | once a week | 2,178km (1,354 miles) |
Drive | 16h 50m | A$295($195) | on demand | 1,547km (961 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Newcastle and Port Augusta
Airlines
Qantas
FlyPelican
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Bus companies
Stateliner
Sid Foggs Coaches
NSW TrainLink
Train operators
Transport for NSW
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Airports near Port Augusta
The following major airports near Port Augusta offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Whyalla Airport (WYA)
- Distance
- 66km (41 miles) from Port Augusta
Olympic Dam Airport (OLP)
- Distance
- 238km (148 miles) from Port Augusta
Adelaide Airport (ADL)
- Distance
- 281km (175 miles) from Port Augusta