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Melbourne to Lake Illawarra

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8 h 30 min
795 km.
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Six ways to Travel from Melbourne to Lake Illawarra

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Cheapest
By car (795 km)
8 h 30 min
795 km.
from $43
Fastest
Plane from Melbourne (Tullamarine Airport)
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Rideshare
8 h 30 min
795 km.
from $10.37
Bus, Plane (Fly Melbourne Airport to Sydney Airport)
5 h 14 min
640 km.
from $111.42
Bus, Plane (Bus to Avalon Airport)
6 h 2 min
640 km.
from $171.21
Bus via Canberra
13 h 17 min
640 km.
from $118.93

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.04–$5.81
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Moss
Ave. Duration:
10h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.14–$31.58

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$69.47–$164.20

SkyBus

Phone:
+61 (0)3 9335 2811
Email:
Website:
skybus.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$13.04

Murrays Coaches

Phone:
(61) 13 22 51
Email:
Website:
murrays.com.au/default.aspx
Bus from Canberra to Albion
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.31–$42.95

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
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 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 Sydney
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.73–$391.56
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Wollongong
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$176.83–$378.93

Link Airways

Website:
linkairways.com/
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Wollongong
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$176.83–$378.93

Train operators

NSW TrainLink XPT

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Southern Cross to Moss
Ave. Duration:
9h 32m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$41.68–$164.20

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Lake Illawarra is to bus which costs $1.96 - $33.70 and takes 12h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Lake Illawarra is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs $163.04 - $347.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Lake Illawarra?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Lake Illawarra. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St and arriving at Shellharbour Rd Opp Warilla Grove Shops via Moss Vale Station, Coach Bay and Albion Park Station, Princes Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 43m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Lake Illawarra?

The distance between Melbourne and Lake Illawarra is 821 km. The road distance is 794.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Lake Illawarra without a car is to train which takes 12h 5m and costs $38.04 - $152.17 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Melbourne to Lake Illawarra, including transfers.

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

Melbourne to Lake Illawarra bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St station.

Train, bus or fly from Melbourne to Lake Illawarra?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Lake Illawarra is to train which takes 12h 5m and costs $38.04 - $152.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1.96 - $33.70 and takes 12h 43m, you could also fly, which costs $163.04 - $347.83 and takes 4h 1m.

Where does the Melbourne to Lake Illawarra bus arrive?

Melbourne to Lake Illawarra bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Moss Vale Station, Coach Bay.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Lake Illawarra?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Lake Illawarra is 795 km. It takes approximately 8h 31m to drive from Melbourne to Lake Illawarra.

Where can I stay near Lake Illawarra?

There are 522+ hotels available in Lake Illawarra. Prices start at $89.71 per night.
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