Brisbane to Newcastle train: Fare prices, timetable & stops

The Brisbane to Newcastle train takes 11h57m. The timetable has the 032 service leaving Brisbane at 04.55, and fares cost from $47.12.

The Brisbane to Newcastle train is a useful way to travel down the New South Wales coast for non-drivers. Particularly if you want to enjoy the craft breweries and ocean pools in New South Wales’ second city.

Newcastle offers plenty of activities, including adventure boat cruises along the coastline, architecture and street art walking tours and whale watching cruises. For a big menu of Newcastle tours and experiences, explore here. To fix up one of Newcastle’s best accommodation options, book here.

Brisbane to Newcastle train timetable

The Brisbane to Newcastle train leaves Brisbane’s Roma Street Station really early in the morning. According to the Brisbane to Newcastle train timetable, the 032 service departs Roma Street at 04.55. It arrives at Newcastle’s Broadmeadow Station much later at 17.52.

Taking into account the one hour time difference during NSW Daylight Savings time, that’s a journey time of 11 hours and 57 minutes.

The return service from Newcastle to Brisbane leaves at 17.04 and arrives in Brisbane at 04.53. You can be forgiven for preferring to fly instead.

9 cool Newcastle experiences you need to book in advance

An Adventure boat cruise along the Hunter coast – with thrills and scenery.
A mobile phone-based scavenger hunt – explore the city differently.
An architecture and street art walking tour – see all the best murals.
A whale-watching tour – get close to the migrating humpback whales.
A two hour city highlights tour by bus – get orientated when you first arrive.
A scenic helicopter flight – see the spectacular coastline from above.
A three hour craft beer and food-matching tour – get a taste of the drinking and dining scene.
A food, drink and history walking tour – hear stories and indulge at the same time.

Brisbane to Newcastle train stops

The 032 service is the Brisbane to Sydney train. It passes through Casino, Grafton, Coffs Harbour, Nambucca Heads, Kempsey and Taree on the way to Newcastle and Sydney.

The service is operated by NSW Trainlink, which also runs several other trains in regional NSW. These include the Dubbo to Sydney train and the Albury to Sydney train.

6 supreme Brisbane day trips that will improve your holiday

Moreton Island day trip – with kayaking, sandboarding and snorkelling or with dolphin-feeding and desert dunes adventure.
Springbrook National Park glowworms and rainforest tour – including Tamborine Skywalk.
Eumundi Markets day trip – Australia’s best markets, plus the Sunshine Coast Hinterland and Noosa.
North Stradbroke Island day tour – with cruise, wildlife spotting and guided walk.
Tamborine Mountain winery tour – with gourmet lunch.
Maialia rainforest walking and wildlife tour – visit lesser-known D’Aguilar National Park.

Brisbane to Newcastle train fares

Ticket prices on the Brisbane to Newcastle train are dynamic, based on booking time when you book and how many seats are still available. But fare prices start at $64.56 for a one way trip. Bookings can be made through the Transport for NSW website.

Accommodation picks near Roma Street Station in Brisbane include the surprisingly cheap Selina, the cool George Williams Hotel and the Grand Chancellor, which has a great rooftop pool.

Things to do in Newcastle include whale-watching tours, swimming at the Merewether Ocean Baths, visiting the Newcastle museums and animal-spotting at the Blackbutt Reserve.

Newcastle accommodation options include the luxurious Crystalbrook Kingsley, the giddily hip QT Newcastle and the apartment-style Quest Newcastle.

The Merewether Ocean Baths in Newcastle, NSW. Photo courtesy of Destination NSW.

9 brilliant Brisbane experiences to book in advance

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary tickets (or entry plus river cruise combo) – hold a koala and see lots of adorable native wildlife.
Brisbane River cruise – see the key sights and learn about the city on the way.
Story Bridge Adventure Climb – walk along the top of Brisbane’s famous bridge, with 360 degree views.
Combine the Southbank Parklands, City Botanic Gardens and Kangaroo Point Cliffs on a fun Segway tour.
Helicopter flight – see the city from a bird’s eye view.
Kayaking tour – choose the night tour to see the city light up, the day tour to enjoy the sunshine.
XXXX brewery tour – see how Australia’s most famous beer is made.
Guided wine flight tasting – get an Aussie wine introductory course.
See Brisbane’s spooky side on a city centre ghost tour.