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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Lake Macquarie to Melbourne

Composite routes from Lake Macquarie to Melbourne

Cheapest
10 h 14 min
Car
964 km.
from $53
Fastest
1 h 37 min
Plane
Other
4 h 18 min
Train, Plane
798 km.
from $119.74
14 h 1 min
798 km.
from $122.39
15 h 21 min
Train, Bus
798 km.
from $193.04
5 h 25 min
Train, Plane
798 km.
from $120.41
7 h 6 min
Train, Plane
798 km.
from $191.07
16 h 34 min
798 km.
from $155.78

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Fassifern Station to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
21 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.03–$4.67
Train from Fassifern Station to Central
Ave. Duration:
2h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.55–$7.58

Firefly Express

Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
11h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.42–$56.84

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Sydney Domestic Airport to Southern
Ave. Duration:
11h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$88.42–$214.73
Bus from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.10–$202.10

SkyBus

Phone:
+61 (0)3 9335 2811
Email:
info@skybus.com.au
Website:
skybus.com.au
Bus from Avalon Airport to Southern
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$12.52

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Charlestown to Central
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.21–$27.79

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Newcastle Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$51.79–$366.30
Plane from Sydney Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$55.58–$442.08
Plane from Sydney Airport to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$50.52–$366.30

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Newcastle Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$51.79–$555.76
Plane from Sydney Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.05–$404.19
Plane from Sydney Airport to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$50.52–$366.30

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Newcastle Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.42–$517.87
Plane from Sydney Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.73–$416.82

Train operators

NSW TrainLink XPT

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
10h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$45.47–$176.83

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Macquarie to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Lake Macquarie to Melbourne is to train which costs $42.39 - $163.04 and takes 14h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake Macquarie to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Lake Macquarie to Melbourne is to train and fly which takes 4h 18m and costs $59.78 - $326.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Lake Macquarie and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Lake Macquarie to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from St Francis Xavier Primary School, Ernest St and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Charlestown and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Lake Macquarie and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Lake Macquarie station to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Fassifern Station and arriving at Southern Cross via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 1m.

How far is it from Lake Macquarie to Melbourne?

The distance between Lake Macquarie and Melbourne is 902 km. The road distance is 978.5 km.

How do I travel from Lake Macquarie to Melbourne without a car?

The best way to get from Lake Macquarie to Melbourne without a car is to train which takes 14h 1m and costs $42.39 - $163.04 .

How long does it take to get from Lake Macquarie to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Lake Macquarie to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lake Macquarie to Melbourne bus from?

Lake Macquarie to Melbourne bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Charlestown station.

Where do I catch the Lake Macquarie to Melbourne train from?

Lake Macquarie to Melbourne train services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Fassifern Station.

Train or bus from Lake Macquarie to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Lake Macquarie to Melbourne is to train which takes 14h 1m and costs $42.39 - $163.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $54.35 - $206.52 and takes 16h 34m.

Where does the Lake Macquarie to Melbourne bus arrive?

Lake Macquarie to Melbourne bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Central Station.

Where does the Lake Macquarie to Melbourne train arrive?

Lake Macquarie to Melbourne train services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Lake Macquarie to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Macquarie to Melbourne is 979 km. It takes approximately 10h 14m to drive from Lake Macquarie to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 4484+ hotels available in Melbourne. Prices start at $74.70 per night.
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