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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 16 min
Car
963 km.
from $52
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

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 6
Transport for NSW
Website
Firefly Express
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
SkyBus
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
CDC NSW Hunter Valley Buses
Website
Transport for NSW
Website
40 min
Hourly
$3.54–$5.05
131 500
131 500
Call
Firefly Express
Website
11h 10m
Once daily
$42.95–$59.37
1300 730 740
1300 730 740
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
11h 40m
Once daily
$94.73–$227.36
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
SkyBus
Website
1h 10m
Every 4 hours
$13.04
+61 (0)3 9335 2811
+61 (0)3 9335 2811
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Premier Motor Service
Website
2h 40m
Once daily
$20.21–$29.05
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
CDC NSW Hunter Valley Buses
Website
11 min
Every 3 hours
$2.02–$2.78
+61 (0)2 9890 0000
+61 (0)2 9890 0000
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 3
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Jetstar
Website
1h 35m
Every day
$53.05–$366.30
Qantas
Website
1h 35m
Every day
$53.05–$568.39
Virgin Australia
Website
1h 40m
Every day
$101.05–$517.87
Train operators
Found: 1
NSW TrainLink XPT
Website
NSW TrainLink XPT
Website
11h 18m
Twice daily
$48.00–$176.83
131 500
131 500
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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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