Buses from Melbourne to Newcastle | AusBus

A long coastal road through the Australian Great Ocean Road at golden hour.

MelbourneNewcastle

Wed 2 September 2026(today)

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DurationTypical duration: 23h 40m
Distance: 1,017 km
Fares from: $126

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Overnight service
Greyhound Australia
1 service today
Earliest 22:00 · 24h 55m
Wi-FiUSB chargingOnboard toiletWheelchair accessEco-friendly40 kg luggage
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$176
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- 22:0022:55+1
  24h 55mOvernightNewcastle

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Multi-segment options

2 journeys involving a connection. You'll book each leg separately on the operator's site.

Via Sydney
Melbourne→Newcastle
13h 20m
$84
from
1. FlixBus Australia
  Melbourne→Sydney
  $57 · from · seen 13 Aug
  Bookleg 1
  2 stopsAlbury · Canberra
  Melbourne 09:0020:25 Sydney
  Melbourne09:00Albury13:15Canberra17:15Sydney20:25
  Connection at Sydney, times shown on operator sites
2. NSW TrainLink
  Sydney→Newcastle
  $27 · from · seen 1 Sept
  Bookleg 2
Split fare across separate tickets
Each leg is booked separately, so a missed connection is not protected by the other operator, and luggage, accessibility and refund policies can differ between operators. Fares shown are indicative “from” prices that vary by date; confirm each leg on the operator's site before booking.
Via Canberra
Melbourne→Newcastle
15h 3m
$99
from
1. FlixBus Australia
  Melbourne→Canberra
  $69 · from · seen 13 Aug
  Bookleg 1
  1 stopsAlbury
  Melbourne 09:0017:15 Canberra
  Melbourne09:00Albury13:15Canberra17:15
  Connection at Canberra, times shown on operator sites
2. FlixBus Australia
  Canberra→Newcastle
  $30 · from · seen 13 Aug
  Bookleg 2
Split fare across separate tickets
Each leg is booked separately, so a missed connection is not protected by the other operator, and luggage, accessibility and refund policies can differ between operators. Fares shown are indicative “from” prices that vary by date; confirm each leg on the operator's site before booking.