How to travel from Newcastle to Strahan, Australia
The distance between Newcastle and Strahan is around 1,501km (933 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 40m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Newcastle to Strahan by plane, bus, train, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Strahan → Newcastle if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Burnie (BWT), Bus
Fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Burnie (BWT) then take the bus to IGA Reid St.
- Duration7h 40m
- Flight time2h 50m
- Typical costA$860($580)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Car and Ferry
Drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to Strahan.
- Duration23h 20m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$515($345)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Newcastle and Strahan
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Newcastle to Strahan by plane, bus, train, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around A$290 ($195) and will take around 10h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 7h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$860 ($580).
The distance between Newcastle and Strahan is around 1,501km (933 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,173km (729 miles)
It takes around 8h 10m to get from Newcastle and Strahan by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Newcastle to Strahan is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 40m and will set you back approx A$860 ($580).
The cheapest way to travel between Newcastle and Strahan is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$290 ($195) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Newcastle and Strahan. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Burnie (BWT) then take the bus to IGA Reid St. instead which will take 7h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Newcastle and Strahan. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Burnie (BWT) then take the bus to IGA Reid St. instead which will take 7h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Newcastle to Strahan. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Devonport (DPO) then take the bus to Burnie City Terminus and then to IGA Reid St. instead which will take 8h 10m.
The closest major airport to Strahan is Burnie Wynyard Airport (BWT) (BWT) which is approximately 133km (83 miles) from Strahan. Devonport Airport (DPO) (DPO) and Hobart Airport (HBA) (HBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Newcastle to Strahan. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Devonport (DPO) then take the bus to Burnie City Terminus and then to IGA Reid St. instead which will take 8h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newcastle to Strahan is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 10m and will usually cost around A$730 ($490).
Compare travel optionsbetween Newcastle and Strahan
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Burnie (BWT), Bus + 4 similar | 7h 40m | A$860($580) | once daily | 1,501km (933 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 8h 10m | A$730($490) | once daily | 1,575km (978 miles) |
| Fly to Launceston (LST), bus | 9h 30m | A$560($375) | once daily | 1,748km (1,086 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 9h 55m | A$545($365) | once daily | 1,527km (949 miles) |
| Train to Central Station, plane and bus | 10h 55m | A$290($195) | once daily | 1,507km (937 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 23h 20m | A$515($345) | twice daily | 1,652km (1,026 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Newcastle and Strahan
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Regional Express
FlyPelican
Bus companies
Merseylink
Tassielink Transit
Train operators
Transport for NSW
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Airports near Strahan
The following major airports near Strahan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Burnie Wynyard Airport (BWT)
- Distance
- 133km (83 miles) from Strahan
Devonport Airport (DPO)
- Distance
- 142km (88 miles) from Strahan
Hobart Airport (HBA)
- Distance
- 194km (121 miles) from Strahan