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

The cheapest way to get from Lake Cathie to Melbourne is to bus which costs $190 - $340 and takes 20h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lake Cathie to Melbourne is to fly which takes 6h 48m and costs $320 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Lake Cathie and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Lake Cathie to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Lake Cathie Village Centre, Ocean Dr and arriving at Melbourne via Settlement City Shopping Centre, Port Macquarie and Sydney Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Lake Cathie and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Lake Cathie station to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Wauchope Station and arriving at Southern Cross via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 26m.

How far is it from Lake Cathie to Melbourne?

The distance between Lake Cathie and Melbourne is 1062 km. The road distance is 1212.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Lake Cathie to Melbourne without a car is to train which takes 18h 26m and costs $160 - $550.

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

It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Lake Cathie to Melbourne, including transfers.

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

Lake Cathie to Melbourne bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Port Macquarie station.

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

Lake Cathie to Melbourne train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Wauchope Station.

Train, bus or fly from Lake Cathie to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Lake Cathie to Melbourne is to fly which takes 6h 48m and costs $320 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $550 and takes 18h 26m, you could also bus, which costs $190 - $340 and takes 20h 56m.

Where does the Lake Cathie to Melbourne bus arrive?

Lake Cathie to Melbourne bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Central Station.

Where does the Lake Cathie to Melbourne train arrive?

Lake Cathie to Melbourne train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Lake Cathie to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Cathie to Melbourne is 1212 km. It takes approximately 12h 53m to drive from Lake Cathie to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5303+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Lake Cathie to Melbourne - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Lake Cathie to Melbourne by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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Fly Port Macquarie to Melbourne Airport
best
1. Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane PQQ - MEL
6h 48m
$324–787
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Wauchope Station to Central Stationtrain 34 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
18h 26m
$165–517
Bus
1. Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Central Stationbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus Au100-3 / ...
20h 56m
$191–334
Drive 1,212.5 km
1. Drive from Lake Cathie to Melbournecar 1,212.5 km
12h 53m
$218–315
Fly Port Macquarie to Avalon Airport, train
1. Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane PQQ - AVV
2. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
8h 56m
$380–777
Bus to Newcastle Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Heatherbraebus
2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane NTL - MEL
9h 32m
$166–414
Train to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the train from Wauchope Station to Urunga Stationtrain
2. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane CFS - MEL
9h 2m
$300–804

Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

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4h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,062.2 km
Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Lake Cathie, NSW, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

Qantas flies from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lake Cathie to Southern Cross via Wauchope Station and Central Station in around 18h 26m.

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