Buses to Newcastle
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Newcastle, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle to Central Coast | Australia | 67 km (42 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Newcastle to Sydney | Australia | 117 km (73 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Newcastle to Wollongong | Australia | 185 km (115 mi) | about 3 h 34 min |
| Newcastle to Canberra | Australia | 358 km (222 mi) | about 6 h 40 min |
| Newcastle to Gold Coast | Australia | 570 km (354 mi) | about 10 h 29 min |
| Newcastle to Toowoomba | Australia | 597 km (371 mi) | about 10 h 58 min |
| Newcastle to Logan City | Australia | 602 km (374 mi) | about 11 h 3 min |
| Newcastle to Brisbane | Australia | 619 km (385 mi) | about 11 h 21 min |
| Newcastle to Sunshine Coast | Australia | 709 km (440 mi) | about 12 h 58 min |
| Newcastle to Bendigo | Australia | 806 km (501 mi) | about 14 h 42 min |
| Newcastle to Melbourne | Australia | 822 km (511 mi) | about 15 h |
| Newcastle to Ballarat | Australia | 885 km (550 mi) | about 16 h 8 min |
| Newcastle to Adelaide | Australia | 1,235 km (768 mi) | about 22 h 25 min |
| Newcastle to Geelong | Australia | 887 km (551 mi) | about 16 h 10 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.