Geelong to Newcastle by bus
Newcastle lies 887 km (551 mi) north-east of Geelong, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 16 h 10 min including stops, over roughly 1,082 km (672 mi) of road.
| Geelong | Newcastle | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Australia |
| Population | 282,809 | 508,437 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 48 m (157 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+10 (Australia/Melbourne) | UTC+10 (Australia/Sydney) |
| Postal codes | 3220 | 2300 |
Where to book buses from Geelong 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.
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Common questions
How far is Newcastle from Geelong?
887 km (551 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Geelong; by road roughly 1,082 km (672 mi).
How long does it take to get from Geelong to Newcastle by bus?
About 16 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Geelong and Newcastle?
No, both are on the same offset 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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.