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Compare bus and train for Penrith to Newcastle
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Penrith to Newcastle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $26, while a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 50 miles (81 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$26 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Penrith to Newcastle:
A train is $48 (€39) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Penrith to Newcastle costing on average $73 (€60).
Other travel options to Newcastle take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 25m.
Tickets start at around $26 (€21) compared to roughly $26 (€21) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $0.12 (€0.10). The journey takes 1h 43m versus 1h 35m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Penrith to Newcastle
How to get from Penrith to Newcastle by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Penrith to Newcastle is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:15 AM7h35Penrith6:50 PMNewcastle$691One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 11:15 AM7h35Penrith6:50 PMNewcastle$691One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 11:15 AM7h35Penrith6:50 PMNewcastle$691One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 10:15 AM8h55Penrith7:10 PMNewcastle$691One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Penrith to Newcastle:
A train is $48 (€39) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Penrith to Newcastle costing on average $73 (€60).
Other travel options to Newcastle take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 25m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Penrith and Newcastle as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Penrith station (PNR) and arrive in Newcastle station (NCL).
- Buses mostly depart from Penrith, Rail Station and arrive in Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station.
- Travel with CDC NSW Blue Mountains Transit to go to Newcastle by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway, Sydney Trains, Intercity Trains to go to Newcastle by train.
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