There are 10 ways to get from Newcastle to Cootamundra by bus, train, car or plane
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Recommended option
Bus, train • 8h 34m
$49 - $171
Cheapest option
Train • 8h 38m
$45 - $152
8 alternative options
Bus • 10h 45m
$55 - $111
Drive • 5h 41m
$45 - $70
Fly Newcastle to Canberra, bus • 7h 22m
$156 - $206
Fly Newcastle to Wagga Wagga, train • 8h 30m
$130 - $503
Train to Sydney, fly to Canberra, bus • 9h 30m
$131 - $277
Fly Newcastle to Sydney, train • 8h 37m
$125 - $316
Train to Sydney, fly to Orange, bus • 9h 3m
$194 - $348
Train to Sydney, fly to Wagga Wagga, train • 8h 48m
$155 - $374
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newcastle to Cootamundra is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 5h 41m.
The quickest way to get from Newcastle to Cootamundra is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 5h 41m.
No, there is no direct bus from Newcastle to Cootamundra station. However, there are services departing from Newcastle Interchange, Stewart Av and arriving at Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay via Sydney and Canberra Civic Coach Stop, West Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Newcastle to Cootamundra. However, there are services departing from Newcastle Interchange and arriving at Cootamundra via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.
The distance between Newcastle and Cootamundra is 395 km. The road distance is 514.3 km.
The best way to get from Newcastle to Cootamundra without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 34m and costs $65 - $250.
It takes approximately 8h 34m to get from Newcastle to Cootamundra, including transfers.
Newcastle to Cootamundra bus services, operated by Transport NSW, depart from Newcastle Interchange, Stewart Av station.
Newcastle to Cootamundra train services, operated by Transport NSW, depart from Newcastle Interchange station.
The best way to get from Newcastle to Cootamundra is to train which takes 8h 38m and costs $60 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $160 and takes 10h 45m.

- Distance: 247.2 miles
- Duration: 8h 34m
What companies run services between Newcastle, NSW, Australia and Cootamundra, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Newcastle to Cootamundra via Central Station in around 8h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newcastle to Cootamundra via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Sydney, Canberra, and Canberra Civic Coach Stop, West Row in around 10h 45m.

- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Newcastle to Wagga Wagga via Brisbane, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $280 - $850
Flights from Newcastle to Wagga Wagga via Melbourne, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $180 - $400
Flights from Sydney to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110 - $450
Flights from Sydney to Wagga Wagga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110 - $490

- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Newcastle to Wagga Wagga via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260 - $750
Flights from Newcastle to Wagga Wagga via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $110 - $400
Flights from Newcastle to Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85 - $240
Flights from Sydney to Orange
- Ave. Duration
- 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130 - $270
Flights from Sydney to Wagga Wagga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110 - $460

- Website
- singaporeair.com
Flights from Sydney to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110 - $430

- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110 - $430

- Website
- flypelican.com.au
Flights from Newcastle to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60 - $500
Flights from Newcastle to Canberra via Dubbo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- When
- Monday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $85 - $600
Flights from Newcastle to Sydney via Taree
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $50 - $400

- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Sydney to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190 - $700

- Phone
- 132 232
- Website
- ptv.vic.gov.au
Train from Central Station to Cootamundra
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30 - $130
- Book at
- transportnsw.info
- Economy
- $30 - $45
- First
- $45 - $60
- Sleeper
- $110 - $130
Train from Wagga Wagga to Cootamundra
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15 - $95
- Book at
- transportnsw.info
- Economy
- $15 - $20
- First
- $22 - $28
- Sleeper
- $80 - $95
Train from Campbelltown to Cootamundra
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30 - $120
- Book at
- transportnsw.info
- Economy
- $30 - $40
- First
- $40 - $55
- Sleeper
- $100 - $120

- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15 - $22
- Schedules at
- Transport NSW
- Economy
- $15 - $22
- 1st Class
- $21 - $30

- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from International Airport Station to Campbelltown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $13
- Schedules at
- Transport NSW

Greyhound Australia is the country’s only long distance bus operator running services in all states and territories. Greyhound Australia has been operating for 110 years and is the leading bus company in Australia. The extensive network now covers most of the Australian mainland and services more than 5 million passengers every year. Buses are equipped for the long journeys, with free WiFi, air-conditioning, full disability access, USB chargers in every seat and an on-board restroom.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Newcastle to Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22 - $45
- Book at
- Greyhound.com.au
- Premium
- $28 - $45
- Advantage
- $25 - $29
- Early bird
- $22 - $28
Bus from Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30 - $75
- Book at
- Greyhound.com.au
- Premium
- $40 - $75
- Advantage
- $35 - $50
- Early bird
- $30 - $40

- Phone
- +61 2 4423 5233
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Newcastle to Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18 - $25
- Website
- Premier Motor Service

- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stewart Av to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12 - $17
- Schedules at
- Transport NSW
Bus from Canberra Civic Coach Stop, West Row to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13 - $19
- Schedules at
- Transport NSW
Bus from Orange Station, Coach Bay 3 to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17 - $24
- Schedules at
- Transport NSW

- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- reservations@murrays.com.au
- Website
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Sydney to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30 - $45
- Book at
- Murrays Coaches
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The quickest flight from Newcastle Airport to Canberra Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 10m.
Newcastle to Cootamundra bus services, operated by Transport NSW, arrive at Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay.
Newcastle to Cootamundra train services, operated by XPT, arrive at Cootamundra station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newcastle to Cootamundra is 514 km. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Newcastle to Cootamundra.
FlyPelican offers flights from Newcastle Airport to Canberra Airport.
There are six+ hotels available in Cootamundra. Prices start at $100 USD per night.
The best way to get from Newcastle to Newcastle Airport is to line 136 bus which takes 27m and costs $3 - $5.