What is the travel distance from Canberra to Newcastle?

The distance covered from Canberra to Newcastle is 359 km (223 miles).

Bus Canberra to Newcastle from $87 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Canberra to Newcastle on November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:30am	Canberra	14h 55m	9:25pm	NEWCASTLE	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Canberra to Newcastle on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:30am	Canberra	14h 55m	9:25pm	NEWCASTLE	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Canberra to Newcastle on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:30am	Canberra	14h 55m	9:25pm	NEWCASTLE	CheapestFastest
Bus	6:30am	Canberra	14h 55m	9:25pm	NEWCASTLE	No tags
Bus	6:30am	Canberra	14h 55m	9:25pm	NEWCASTLE	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:00 PM AEDT.

Get from Canberra to Newcastle

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 14 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $91, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

14h 55mAverage Duration

357 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound Australia

4/52,351 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

Based on 2351 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound Australia ticket prices on this trip start at $91

AU Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Canberra to Newcastle by bus

What is the travel distance from Canberra to Newcastle?
The distance covered from Canberra to Newcastle is 359 km (223 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-13

$127

11-14

$104

Today

No data

11-16

$110

11-17

$109

11-18

No data

11-19

$103

11-20

No data

The cheapest trip from Canberra to Newcastle was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $103

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Canberra to Newcastle, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $103 to $127 for a bus ticket from Canberra to Newcastle based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $103 which is on 2025-11-19.