There are 6 ways to get from Lake Cathie to Brisbane by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Line 333 bus to Port Macquarie, fly
best- Take the bus from Lake Cathie Village Centre, Ocean Dr to Settlement City Shopping Centrebus
- Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane PQQ - BNE
4h 40m$233–684Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Brisbanebus Pm12
13h 54m$88–131Train
- Take the train from Wauchope Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
7h 59m$105–277Bus via Settlement City Shopping Centre (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Brisbanebus Brisbane
11h 46m$101–209Drive 551.9 km
- Drive from Lake Cathie to Brisbanecar 551.9 km
5h 51m$99–143Bus to Tamworth, fly
- Take the bus from Gordon St Before Horton St to Tamworth Station, Coach Stopbus
- Fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane TMW - BNE
9h 15m$375–659
Lake Cathie to Brisbane by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Cathie to Brisbane is to bus which costs $85 - $140 and takes 13h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Cathie to Brisbane is to line 333 bus and fly which takes 4h 40m and costs $230 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Cathie to Brisbane. However, there are services departing from Lake Cathie Village Centre, Ocean Dr and arriving at Brisbane via Settlement City Shopping Centre and Port Macquarie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Lake Cathie station to Brisbane station. However, there are services departing from Wauchope Station and arriving at Roma Street Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
The distance between Lake Cathie and Brisbane is 495 km. The road distance is 551.9 km.
The best way to get from Lake Cathie to Brisbane without a car is to train which takes 7h 59m and costs $100 - $280.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Lake Cathie to Brisbane, including transfers.
Lake Cathie to Brisbane bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Port Macquarie station.
Lake Cathie to Brisbane train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Wauchope Station.
The best way to get from Lake Cathie to Brisbane is to train which takes 7h 59m and costs $100 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus via Settlement City Shopping Centre, which costs $100 - $210 and takes 11h 46m.
What companies run services between Lake Cathie, NSW, Australia and Brisbane, QLD, Australia?
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Wauchope Station to Roma Street Station twice daily. Tickets cost $40–200 and the journey takes 7h 38m. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Port Macquarie to Brisbane twice daily. Tickets cost $95–200 and the journey takes 10h.
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Tamworth to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–410
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Port Macquarie to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–650
Flights from Tamworth to Brisbane Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $400–850
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Wauchope Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–200
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $50–65
- First
- $70–95
- Sleeper
- $170–200
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- busways.com.au
Bus from Lake Cathie Village Centre, Ocean Dr to Settlement City Shopping Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://www.busways.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.busways.com.au/nsw/plan-your-trip/route-timetables
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Port Macquarie to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–200
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $95–140
- Advantage
- $110–170
- Flexible
- $140–200
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Gordon St Before Horton St to Tamworth Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Port Macquarie to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Lake Cathie to Brisbane bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Lake Cathie to Brisbane train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Cathie to Brisbane is 552 km. It takes approximately 5h 51m to drive from Lake Cathie to Brisbane.
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