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Getting Here and Around

Moving to Newcastle means enjoying a city that is both well-connected and easy to navigate. Whether you're arriving from another part of Australia or settling in from overseas, Newcastle offers convenient transport options by air, road, rail, and sea.

The M1 Pacific Motorway connects Newcastle to Sydney in just two hours, while major highways provide easy access to the Hunter Valley, Port Stephens, and beyond.


Once here, getting around is just as simple, with an efficient public transport system, bike-friendly streets, and easy access to key destinations.

Map showing the locations of Newcastle and Sydney, with a 2.5-hour travel time by train or car

Getting here

  • Road: The M1 Pacific Motorway connects Newcastle to Sydney in just two hours, while major highways provide easy access to the Hunter Valley, Port Stephens, and beyond.
  • Rail The NSW TrainLink network offers regular services between Newcastle and Sydney, with additional connections to regional centres and interstate destinations.
  • Air: Located just 30 minutes from the city centre, Newcastle Airport offers domestic flights to major Australian cities and international connections to Bali and Singapore. 
Newcastle Airport's new terminal entrance with angular rooflines, glass panels, and bold signage on a clear day.
The new entrance to Newcastle Airport's expanded terminal, unveiled in 2025.
Newcastle Airport's new terminal, with floor to ceiling glass windows, an angular roof and luggage carousels.
Inside Newcastle Airport's new international terminal

Getting around

  • Public Transport: Newcastle’s efficient bus, light rail, and train services connect the city and surrounding suburbs, making commuting easy and convenient.
  • Cycling & Walking: Newcastle is a bike-friendly city with scenic cycling paths, such as the Fernleigh Track and the Newcastle Foreshore, making it a great place to explore on two wheels.
  • Driving & Parking: Newcastle has well-maintained roads, major highways linking to Sydney and the Hunter Valley, and convenient parking options in key locations across the city.
  • Ferry Services: The Stockton Ferry provides a quick and scenic way to cross the harbour, offering easy access to the charming coastal suburb of Stockton.
A group of people riding bikes on the Fernleigh cycleway path through bushland.
Cycling on the Fernleigh Track