What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Newtown?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Newtown is to bus via Liverpool Station, Stand G which costs $95 - $105 and takes 11h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Newtown?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Newtown is to fly which takes 3h 19m and costs $140 - $450.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Newtown?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Newtown station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Newtown Station, Enmore Rd, Stand A via Liverpool Station, Stand G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Newtown?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Newtown station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Newtown Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 11m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Newtown?

The distance between Melbourne and Newtown is 737 km. The road distance is 851.4 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Newtown without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Newtown without a car is to train which takes 11h 11m and costs $65 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Newtown?

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Melbourne to Newtown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Newtown bus from?

Melbourne to Newtown bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Newtown train from?

Melbourne to Newtown train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.

Train, bus or fly from Melbourne to Newtown?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Newtown is to fly which takes 3h 19m and costs $140 - $450. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $250 and takes 11h 11m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 11h 29m.

Where does the Melbourne to Newtown bus arrive?

Melbourne to Newtown bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Liverpool station.

Where does the Melbourne to Newtown train arrive?

Melbourne to Newtown train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Newtown?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Newtown is 851 km. It takes approximately 8h 58m to drive from Melbourne to Newtown.

Where can I stay near Newtown?

There are 4777+ hotels available in Newtown.

Melbourne to Newtown - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Newtown by plane, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Melbourne Airport
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MEL - SYD
3h 19m
$149–446
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
11h 11m
$70–248
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus
11h 29m
Drive 851.4 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Newtowncar 851.4 km
8h 58m
$157–226
Bus to Avalon Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminalbus
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane AVV - SYD
4h
$139–596
Bus via Liverpool Station, Stand G
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus Sydney
11h 50m
$99–105

Melbourne to Newtown by train

29Weekly Trains

11h 11mAverage Duration

$70Cheapest Price

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Distance: 736.6 km
Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Newtown, NSW, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) every 20 minutes. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Southern Cross to Central Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $65–250 and the journey takes 11h 2m.

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