Getting There and Away

Nobby's Beach at sunset featuring a lighthouse and distant ocean vessel.
Josh Dennis, Pexels

Newcastle features Newcastle Airport (NTL) as its primary air gateway and the Newcastle Interchange as a central hub for train, bus, and light rail services. The city also offers a local light rail network connecting the central business district and an extensive bus system for wider reach.

By Air (Newcastle Airport - NTL):

Direct flights connect Newcastle to major Australian cities including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Gold Coast, Adelaide, and Cairns. International direct flights to Bali (Denpasar) are also available.

  • From Sydney (SYD): Flights take approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour, with costs ranging from around A$97 to A$504.
  • From Melbourne (MEL): Flights typically last about 1 hour 30 minutes, with indicative costs from A$122.
  • From Brisbane (BNE): Travel time is approximately 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 25 minutes, with fares from A$122 to A$155.

By Train (from Sydney):

Regular train services operated by Transport for NSW depart from Sydney Central Station, arriving at Newcastle Interchange.

  • Travel time: Approximately 2 hours 33 minutes to 3 hours 7 minutes.
  • Cost: Expect fares between approximately A$6 and A$19.

By Bus (from Sydney):

Inter-city bus services, including Transport for NSW, Greyhound Australia, and Premier Motor Service, operate from Sydney Central Station to Newcastle.

  • Travel time: Around 2 hours 25 minutes to 2 hours 50 minutes.
  • Cost: Fares can range from approximately A$1 to A$55.

By Car:

Driving from Sydney to Newcastle via the M1 Pacific Motorway typically takes about 2 hours to 2 hours 5 minutes.

  • Indicative costs for tolls and fuel are approximately A$30 to A$45.

Shuttle Services:

Private shuttle services like Newcastle Connections offer door-to-door transfers between Newcastle, the Hunter Valley, Central Coast, and Sydney, including airport and cruise terminal connections.