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

The cheapest way to get from Newtown to Melbourne is to bus via Liverpool Station, Stand G which costs $100 - $105 and takes 12h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newtown to Melbourne is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs $140 - $450.

Is there a direct bus between Newtown and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Newtown station to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Newtown Station, King St, Stand D and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Liverpool. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Newtown and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Newtown station to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Newtown Station and arriving at Southern Cross via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.

How far is it from Newtown to Melbourne?

The distance between Newtown and Melbourne is 737 km. The road distance is 851.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Newtown to Melbourne without a car is to train which takes 11h 56m and costs $65 - $260.

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

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Newtown to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newtown to Melbourne bus from?

Newtown to Melbourne bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Liverpool station.

Where do I catch the Newtown to Melbourne train from?

Newtown to Melbourne train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.

Train, bus or fly from Newtown to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Newtown to Melbourne is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs $140 - $450. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $260 and takes 11h 56m, you could also bus via Liverpool Station, Stand G, which costs $100 - $105 and takes 12h 1m.

Where does the Newtown to Melbourne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Newtown to Melbourne train arrive?

Newtown to Melbourne train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Southern Cross station.

Can I drive from Newtown to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Newtown to Melbourne is 852 km. It takes approximately 8h 59m to drive from Newtown to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5360+ hotels available in Melbourne.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Newtown to Melbourne 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 to Melbourne Airport
best
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane SYD - MEL
3h 26m
$149–446
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
11h 56m
$68–255
Bus via Liverpool Station, Stand G
1. Take the bus from Liverpool to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
12h 1m
$100–105
Drive 851.8 km
1. Drive from Newtown to Melbournecar 851.8 km
8h 59m
$157–227
Fly to Avalon Airport, bus
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane SYD - AVV
2. Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminalbus
5h 1m
$139–596
Bus
1. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
12h 26m

Newtown to Melbourne by train

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11h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 736.7 km
Duration: 3h 26m

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

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) every 20 minutes. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Southern Cross 4 times a day. Tickets cost $65–250 and the journey takes 10h 50m.

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