The average train between Melbourne and Newtown takes 12h 30m and the fastest train takes 11h 14m. There is at least one train per day from Melbourne to Newtown. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Melbourne and Newtown. The earliest departure is at 8:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Melbourne is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Newtown at 7:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 12h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Newtown. However, there are services departing from Melbourne station and arriving at Newtown station via Central Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.
Melbourne to Newtown train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.
Melbourne to Newtown train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.
The distance between Melbourne and Newtown is 709.4 km. The road distance is 941 km.
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Southern Cross to Central Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $65–250 and the journey takes 11h 2m.
