What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Macquarie to Tweed Heads?

The cheapest way to get from Lake Macquarie to Tweed Heads is to train and bus which costs $65 - $240 and takes 14h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake Macquarie to Tweed Heads?

The fastest way to get from Lake Macquarie to Tweed Heads is to train and fly which takes 3h 35m and costs $95 - $480.

Is there a direct bus between Lake Macquarie and Tweed Heads?

No, there is no direct bus from Lake Macquarie station to Tweed Heads. However, there are services departing from Main Rd Opp Cardiff Station and arriving at Tweed Heads via Charlestown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Lake Macquarie and Tweed Heads?

No, there is no direct train from Lake Macquarie station to Tweed Heads station. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Station and arriving at Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 via Broadmeadow Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 27m.

How far is it from Lake Macquarie to Tweed Heads?

The distance between Lake Macquarie and Tweed Heads is 578 km. The road distance is 701.3 km.

How do I travel from Lake Macquarie to Tweed Heads without a car?

The best way to get from Lake Macquarie to Tweed Heads without a car is to bus which takes 13h 55m and costs $95 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Lake Macquarie to Tweed Heads?

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Lake Macquarie to Tweed Heads, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lake Macquarie to Tweed Heads bus from?

Lake Macquarie to Tweed Heads bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Charlestown station.

Where do I catch the Lake Macquarie to Tweed Heads train from?

Lake Macquarie to Tweed Heads train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Broadmeadow Station.

Train or bus from Lake Macquarie to Tweed Heads?

The best way to get from Lake Macquarie to Tweed Heads is to bus which takes 13h 55m and costs $95 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $240 and takes 15h 27m.

Where does the Lake Macquarie to Tweed Heads bus arrive?

Lake Macquarie to Tweed Heads bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Tweed Heads station.

Where does the Lake Macquarie to Tweed Heads train arrive?

Lake Macquarie to Tweed Heads train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.

Can I drive from Lake Macquarie to Tweed Heads?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Macquarie to Tweed Heads is 701 km. It takes approximately 7h 24m to drive from Lake Macquarie to Tweed Heads.

Where can I stay near Tweed Heads?

There are 2828+ hotels available in Tweed Heads.

Lake Macquarie to Tweed Heads - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Lake Macquarie to Tweed Heads by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane NTL - OOL
3h 35m
$99–475
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Broadmeadow Station to Casino Stationtrain 33 / ...
2. Take the bus from Casino Station, Coach Bay to Wharf St Opp Tweed Heads Visitor Information Centrebus 167 / ...
14h 4m
$65–239
Bus
1. Take the bus from Charlestown to Tweed Headsbus Pm12
13h 55m
$99–145
Drive 701.3 km
1. Drive from Morisset to Tweed Headscar 701.3 km
7h 24m
$126–182
Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Station to Central Stationtrain
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane SYD - OOL
5h 36m
$104–336
Fly Newcastle Airport to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane NTL - BNE
2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
6h 21m
$130–414
Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Station to Central Stationtrain
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane SYD - BNE
3. Take the train from International Airport Station to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
8h 27m
$145–445
Train
1. Take the train from Broadmeadow Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train Bdvl / ...
15h 27m
$67–239
Bus via Newcastle
1. Take the bus from Newcastle to Bilingabus Au001
15h 28m
$106–178

Lake Macquarie to Tweed Heads by bus

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Distance: 578.3 km
Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Lake Macquarie, NSW, Australia and Tweed Heads, NSW, Australia?

Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Charlestown to Tweed Heads once daily. Tickets cost $95–140 and the journey takes 12h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Station to Griffith St at Coolangatta East via Broadmeadow Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, and Varsity Lakes station, stop A in around 15h 27m.

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