There are 5 ways to get from Sydney to Newcastle Airport (NTL) by plane, bus, train, car or towncar
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Newcastle Airport (NTL) is to train which costs $12 - $17 and takes 3h 39m.
The quickest way to get from Sydney to Newcastle Airport (NTL) is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 2h 1m.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney to Newcastle Airport (NTL). However, there are services departing from Sydney and arriving at Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr via Stockton Wharf, Mitchell St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
The distance between Sydney and Newcastle Airport (NTL) is 132 km. The road distance is 173.5 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Newcastle Airport (NTL) without a car is to bus which takes 3h 29m and costs $30 - $80.
It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Sydney to Newcastle Airport (NTL), including transfers.
Sydney to Newcastle Airport (NTL) bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Sydney station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Newcastle Airport (NTL) is to fly which takes 2h 2m and costs $140 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $80 and takes 3h 29m, you could also train, which costs $12 - $17 and takes 3h 39m.
The quickest flight from Sydney Airport to Newcastle Airport is the direct flight which takes 40 min.
Sydney to Newcastle Airport (NTL) bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Newcastle station.

- Distance: 131.8 km
- Duration: 2h 2m
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Newcastle Airport (NTL), Australia?
FlyPelican flies from Sydney to Newcastle Airport (NTL) 4 times a week. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Sydney to Newcastle twice daily. Tickets cost $35 - $75 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Premier Motor Service also services this route 3 times a week.

- Website
- flypelican.com.au
Flights from Sydney to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130 - $300

- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9 - $12
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
- Opal card
- $9 - $12
- Opal single trip ticket
- $11 - $15

- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Sydney to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35 - $75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Advantage
- $35 - $50
- Early Bird
- $45 - $75
- Premium
- $45 - $65

- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Sydney to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30 - $40
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/

- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- On demand
Towncar from Sydney to Newcastle Airport
- Estimated price
- $55 - $190
Want to know more about travelling around Australia
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia
If you’re looking to escape from the world, try these remote landscapes and tucked-away towns.
Read the travel guide4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia
Plan your Australian adventure, whether that's an epic east coast road trip or an Outback train odyssey
Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Newcastle Airport (NTL) is 173 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Sydney to Newcastle Airport (NTL).
FlyPelican offers flights from Sydney Airport to Newcastle Airport.
There are 411+ hotels available in Newcastle Airport (NTL). Prices start at $150 AUD per night.
The best way to get from Sydney to Sydney Airport is to train which takes 22 min and costs $18 - $22.