Canberra to Newcastle by bus
Newcastle lies 358 km (222 mi) north-east of Canberra, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 6 h 40 min including stops, over roughly 437 km (271 mi) of road.
| Canberra | Newcastle | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Australia |
| Population | 367,752 | 508,437 |
| Elevation | 571 m (1,873 ft) | 48 m (157 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+10 (Australia/Sydney) | UTC+10 (Australia/Sydney) |
| Postal codes | 2600–2601 | 2300 |
Where to book buses from Canberra to Newcastle
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Staying in Newcastle
Our booking partner lists 135 places to stay in Newcastle. Of the 101 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (59), and 14 are five-star. Across 74 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 100,956 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Newcastle
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Common questions
How far is Newcastle from Canberra?
358 km (222 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Canberra; by road roughly 437 km (271 mi).
How long does it take to get from Canberra to Newcastle by bus?
About 6 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Canberra and Newcastle?
No, both are on Australia/Sydney at the moment.
Where can I stay in Newcastle?
Our booking partner lists 135 places to stay in Newcastle, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.