How to get from Melbourne to Newstead
3 ways, 112 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Friday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
3 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Trainbest | 1h 50m | A$17–108 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 2h 36m | A$16–22 estimated |
| Taxi | 2h 36m | A$230–315 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:16 → 11:072h 51m · 1 changeTransport Victoria BallaratA$18–50
- 08:25 → 11:072h 42m · 2 changesTransport Victoria 96A$19–51
- 08:41 → 10:482h 7m · directTransport Victoria BendigoA$48–90
- 08:57 → 10:481h 51m · 1 changeTransport Victoria 82A$61–108
- 09:42 → 11:482h 6m · directTransport Victoria BendigoA$48–90
- 09:58 → 11:481h 50m · 1 changeTransport Victoria 82A$61–108
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Newstead?
- The fastest way is by train: about 1h 50m door to door. The straight-line distance is 112 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Melbourne to Newstead?
- Drive is the cheapest, from A$16. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Melbourne to Newstead?
- Yes. Today's timetable shows 3 direct trains, the fastest taking 1h 50m. Fares run A$17–108 across classes.
- How far is Newstead from Melbourne by road?
- About 136 km, roughly 2h 36m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around A$16–22; tolls and parking are extra.