What is the distance between Sydney and Newcastle?

Sydney and Newcastle are 73 miles (118 km) apart.

What are the best sights and things to do in Newcastle?

Once in Newcastle, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Genting Casino Newcastle, Angel of The North, Grey Street and Grainger Town, Great North Museum: Hancock and Longsands Beach.

Bus Sydney to Newcastle from $26 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Sydney 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	9:30pm	Sydney Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 5&6	2h 25m	11:55pm	NEWCASTLE	Cheapest
	Bus	7:00pm	Sydney Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 5&6	2h 25m	9:25pm	NEWCASTLE	Fastest

Next departures for Sydney 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	7:00pm	Sydney Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 5&6	2h 25m	9:25pm	NEWCASTLE	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Sydney to Newcastle on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:30pm	Sydney Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 5&6	2h 25m	11:55pm	NEWCASTLE	Cheapest
	Bus	7:00pm	Sydney Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 5&6	2h 25m	9:25pm	NEWCASTLE	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 9:24 AM AEDT.

Get from Sydney to Newcastle

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

2h 25mAverage Duration

74 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

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Greyhound Australia

4/52,351 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

Users have reported positive experiences with the bus service, highlighting the drivers' professionalism and patience. The buses are noted for their comfort and safety, particularly for night travel. However, some users found it challenging to locate the coach bay and mentioned that the air conditioning was set too cold during their journey.

Greyhound Australia Sydney Newcastle recent customer reviews

The bus we took was booked for 18:00 departure from central station, Sydney. There was a fault with the air conditioning on the bus, the driver tried to resolve this himself for about 20-25 minutes before advising everyone that they would need to leave and return with a different bus. The driver returned with the new bus at 19:54. We left 2 hours after the expected departure time. There is no seating at central station bus stops so everyone just had to stand around/sit on their luggage/sit on the gross Sydney pavement. Apart from the 2 hour delay, the bus ride itself was relatively comfortable despite a few loud rattling vents near our seats. There were USB charging ports and a toilet onboard also.

James O.

September 7, 2024

Very comfortable bus and safer option than train for personal safety when travelling at night.

Robyn H.

April 13, 2024

Prompt arrival, helpful driver, lots of information about rest stops, etc

Gillian T.

October 30, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Sydney to Newcastle by bus

What is the distance between Sydney and Newcastle?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/14

$37

11/15

$33

Today

$33

11/17

$37

11/18

$33

11/19

$33

11/20

$33

11/21

$28

The cheapest trip from Sydney to Newcastle was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $28

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

You can expect to pay from $28 to $37 for a bus ticket from Sydney to Newcastle based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $28 which is on 2025-11-21.