How to Travel from
Melbourne to Lake Macquarie
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Melbourne, Australia → Lake Macquarie, Australia
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Melbourne to Lake Macquarie
Composite routes from Melbourne to Lake Macquarie
Cheapest
10 h 14 min
Car
966 km.
from $53
Fastest
1 h 37 min
Plane
Other
5 h 59 min
Bus, Plane
798 km.
from $128.16
13 h 41 min
798 km.
from $124.65
14 h 16 min
Bus, Train
798 km.
from $135.16
6 h 30 min
Bus, Plane
798 km.
from $112.18
7 h 18 min
Bus, Plane
798 km.
from $171.97
15 h 20 min
798 km.
from $159.07
Route Navigator Melbourne - Lake Macquarie
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Elizabeth Street
Elizabeth Street, 27 м
27 м
Make a U-turn onto Elizabeth Street
Elizabeth Street, 1 km 961 м
1 km 961 м
Keep left onto Elizabeth Street
Elizabeth Street, 1 km 537 м
1 km 537 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Elizabeth Street
Elizabeth Street, 341 м
341 м
Continue onto Royal Parade
Royal Parade, 2 km 456 м
2 km 456 м
Turn left onto Sydney Road
Sydney Road, 22 km 961 м
22 km 961 м
Continue onto Hume Highway toward M31
Hume Highway, M31, 118 km 265 м
118 km 265 м
Keep left onto Euroa Main Road Offramp and take C312 toward Euroa
Euroa Main Road Offramp, Euroa, C312, 1 km 561 м
1 km 561 м
Continue onto Euroa Main Road Offramp
Euroa Main Road Offramp, 314 м
314 м
Continue onto Euroa Main Road
Euroa Main Road, 4 km 271 м
4 km 271 м
Keep left onto Hume Freeway Onramp
Hume Freeway Onramp, 438 km 608 м
438 km 608 м
Keep right onto Hume Highway and drive toward Goulburn, Sydney
Hume Highway, Goulburn, Sydney, 231 km 906 м
231 km 906 м
Keep left onto Camden Valley Way Offramp and take A28 toward Liverpool
Camden Valley Way Offramp, Liverpool, A28, 1 km 614 м
1 km 614 м
Keep right onto Camden Valley Way Offramp
Camden Valley Way Offramp, 7 km 179 м
7 km 179 м
Keep left onto Orange Grove Road
Orange Grove Road, 16 km 63 м
16 km 63 м
Turn right onto Old Windsor Road
Old Windsor Road, 1 km 284 м
1 km 284 м
Keep left and drive toward Parramatta, Baulkham Hills
Parramatta, Baulkham Hills, 283 м
283 м
Keep left and drive toward Baulkham Hills
Baulkham Hills, 3 km 921 м
3 km 921 м
Keep right onto Windsor Road
Windsor Road, 40 м
40 м
Turn slight right onto M2 Hills Motorway Onramp
M2 Hills Motorway Onramp, 4 km 959 м
4 km 959 м
Keep left onto NorthConnex / Pennant Hills Road Exit and take A28 toward Hornsby, Carlingford, Newcastle
NorthConnex / Pennant Hills Road Exit, Hornsby, Carlingford, Newcastle, A28, 95 km 649 м
95 km 649 м
Keep left onto Mandalong Road Off - Ramp and take B53 toward Morisset, Cooranbong
Mandalong Road Off - Ramp, Morisset, Cooranbong, B53, 456 м
456 м
Keep right onto Mandalong Road Off - Ramp and drive toward Morisset, Cooranbong
Mandalong Road Off - Ramp, Morisset, Cooranbong, 28 м
28 м
Turn slight right onto Mandalong Road Off - Ramp and drive toward Morisset, Cooranbong
Mandalong Road Off - Ramp, Morisset, Cooranbong, 1 km 615 м
1 km 615 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Mandalong Road
Mandalong Road, 1 km 838 м
1 km 838 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Dora Street
Dora Street, 459 м
459 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Dora Street
Dora Street, 11 km 135 м
11 km 135 м
Turn right onto Summerhill Drive
Summerhill Drive, 1 km 296 м
1 km 296 м
Turn right onto Beach Road
Beach Road, 44 м
44 м
Turn left onto Lakeview Road
Lakeview Road, 1 km 890 м
1 km 890 м
Turn slight right onto Cecil Avenue
Cecil Avenue, 183 м
183 м
Turn left onto School Lane
School Lane, 267 м
267 м
Turn right onto Puna Road
Puna Road, 259 м
259 м
Turn left onto Dobell Drive
Dobell Drive, 387 м
387 м
Turn left onto Watkins Road
Watkins Road, 2 km 515 м
2 km 515 м
Turn left onto Watkins Road
Watkins Road, 75 м
75 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
Transport for NSW
Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Hamilton Station to Dora
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.54–$5.05
Train from Central Station to Fassifern
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.67–$8.21
Train from Central Station to Morisset
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.55–$7.58
Firefly Express
Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central
Ave. Duration:
11h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.95–$59.37
Greyhound Australia
Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
11h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$94.73–$227.36
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$88.42–$214.73
SkyBus
Phone:
+61 (0)3 9335 2811
Email:
info@skybus.com.au
Website:
skybus.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$13.04
Premier Motor Service
Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Central Station to Charlestown
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.21–$29.05
CDC NSW Hunter Valley Buses
Phone:
+61 (0)2 9890 0000
Email:
customer.service@cdcbus.com.au
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Bus from Dora Creek Station, Macquarie St to Dobell
Ave. Duration:
11 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$2.02–$2.78
Airlines
Jetstar
Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$53.05–$366.30
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.31–$404.19
Plane from Avalon Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$50.52–$378.93
Qantas
Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$53.05–$568.39
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.36–$404.19
Plane from Avalon Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$50.52–$378.93
Virgin Australia
Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.05–$517.87
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.73–$391.56
Train operators
NSW TrainLink XPT
Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Southern Cross to Central
Ave. Duration:
11h 18m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$48.00–$176.83
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Lake Macquarie?
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Lake Macquarie is to train which costs $44.57 - $163.04 and takes 13h 41m.
What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Lake Macquarie?
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Lake Macquarie is to fly and train and line 275 bus which takes 5h 59m and costs $59.78 - $336.96 .
Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Lake Macquarie?
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Lake Macquarie. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Pacific Hwy Opp Macquarie St via Central Station and Charlestown Square, Pearson St, Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 20m.
Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Lake Macquarie?
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Lake Macquarie station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Fassifern Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 41m.
How far is it from Melbourne to Lake Macquarie?
The distance between Melbourne and Lake Macquarie is 927 km. The road distance is 974 km.
How do I travel from Melbourne to Lake Macquarie without a car?
The best way to get from Melbourne to Lake Macquarie without a car is to train which takes 13h 41m and costs $44.57 - $163.04 .
How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Lake Macquarie?
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Melbourne to Lake Macquarie, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Melbourne to Lake Macquarie bus from?
Melbourne to Lake Macquarie bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.
Where do I catch the Melbourne to Lake Macquarie train from?
Melbourne to Lake Macquarie train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.
Train or bus from Melbourne to Lake Macquarie?
The best way to get from Melbourne to Lake Macquarie is to train which takes 13h 41m and costs $44.57 - $163.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $54.35 - $206.52 and takes 15h 20m.
Where does the Melbourne to Lake Macquarie bus arrive?
Melbourne to Lake Macquarie bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Central Station.
Where does the Melbourne to Lake Macquarie train arrive?
Melbourne to Lake Macquarie train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.
Can I drive from Melbourne to Lake Macquarie?
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Lake Macquarie is 974 km. It takes approximately 10h 16m to drive from Melbourne to Lake Macquarie.
Where can I stay near Lake Macquarie?
There are 528+ hotels available in Lake Macquarie. Prices start at $89.14 per night.
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