Newcastle to Blue Mountains: Distance, Travel Time, Fares & Route

How to Travel from

Newcastle to Blue Mountains

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Australia Newcastle Blue Mountains

Cheapest

By car (247 km)

3 h 5 min

247 km.

from $13

Other

Rideshare

3 h 5 min

247 km.

from $9.40

Bus

6 h 43 min

154 km.

from $125.65

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:

131 500

Website:

transportnsw.info/

Train from Newcastle Interchange to Strathfield

Ave. Duration:

2h 19m

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$4.80–$8.21

Train from Strathfield Station to Bell

Ave. Duration:

2h 17m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$4.55–$7.58

Greyhound Australia

Phone:

1300 473946

Website:

greyhound.com.au/

Bus from Newcastle to Central

Ave. Duration:

2h 40m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$25.26–$40.42

Premier Motor Service

Phone:

13 34 10

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

premierms.com.au/

Bus from Newcastle to Central

Ave. Duration:

2h 55m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$21.47–$30.31

Australia Wide Coaches

Phone:

02 9516 1300

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

austwidecoaches.com.au/

Bus from Central Station to Lithgow

Ave. Duration:

2h 45m

Frequency:

6 times a week

Estimated price:

$27.79–$39.16

What is the cheapest way to get from Newcastle to Blue Mountains?

The cheapest way to get from Newcastle to Blue Mountains is to train which costs $16.30 - $25 and takes 5h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Newcastle to Blue Mountains?

The fastest way to get from Newcastle to Blue Mountains is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs $30.43 - $45.65 .

How far is it from Newcastle to Blue Mountains?

The distance between Newcastle and Blue Mountains is 282 km. The road distance is 248.6 km.

How do I travel from Newcastle to Blue Mountains without a car?

The best way to get from Newcastle to Blue Mountains without a car is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs $16.30 - $25 .

How long does it take to get from Newcastle to Blue Mountains?

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Newcastle to Blue Mountains, including transfers.

Train or bus from Newcastle to Blue Mountains?

The best way to get from Newcastle to Blue Mountains is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs $16.30 - $25 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70.65 - $108.70 and takes 6h 43m.

Can I drive from Newcastle to Blue Mountains?

Yes, the driving distance between Newcastle to Blue Mountains is 249 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Newcastle to Blue Mountains.

Where can I stay near Blue Mountains?

There are 277+ hotels available in Blue Mountains. Prices start at $32.39 per night.

Zig Zag Railway

The Zig Zag Railway is an Australian heritage railway, situated near Lithgow, New South Wales. It was opened by the not-for-profit Zig Zag Railway Co-op as an unpaid volunteer-staffed heritage railway in October 1975, using the alignment of the Lithgow Zig Zag line that formed part of the Main Western line between 1869 and 1910. The line climbs the western flank of the Blue Mountains, using railway zig zags to gain height.

Lithgow Zig Zag

The Lithgow Zig Zag is a heritage-listed former zig zag railway line built near Lithgow on the Great Western Line of New South Wales in Australia. The zig zag line operated between 1869 and 1910, to overcome an otherwise insurmountable climb and descent on the western side of the Blue Mountains. It was designed by John Whitton and built from 1863 to 1869 by Patrick Higgins as contractor. It is also known as the Great Zig Zag Railway and Reserves and Zig Zag Railway. The property is owned by Department of Planning and Infrastructure (State Government). It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999.

Lithgow Station

Lithgow railway station is a heritage-listed former station master's residence and railway station located on the Main Western line at Railway Parade, Lithgow, City of Lithgow, New South Wales, Australia. It was designed and built by New South Wales Government Railways and built from 1924 to 1925. It is also known as Lithgow Railway Station Group and Residence and Eskbank East. The property was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 30 August 2013. The station has frequent NSW TrainLink services running to and from Sydney Central.

Four ways to Travel from Newcastle to Blue Mountains

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Greyhound Australia

Premier Motor Service

Australia Wide Coaches

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