What is the cheapest way to get from Lord Howe Island to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Lord Howe Island to Melbourne is to fly and train which costs $300 - $1,000 and takes 7h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lord Howe Island to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Lord Howe Island to Melbourne is to fly which takes 5h 35m and costs $900 - $1,400.

How far is it from Lord Howe Island to Melbourne?

The distance between Lord Howe Island and Melbourne is 1488 km.

How long does it take to get from Lord Howe Island to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Lord Howe Island to Melbourne, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Lord Howe Island and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 30 min behind Lord Howe Island. It is currently 3:49 PM in Lord Howe Island and 3:19 PM in Melbourne.

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There are 5315+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Lord Howe Island to Melbourne - 2 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Lord Howe Island to Melbourne by plane or train

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Fly to Melbourne Airport
best
1. Fly from Lord Howe Island (LDH) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane LDH - MEL
5h 35m
$935–1,307
Fly to Avalon Airport, train
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1. Fly from Lord Howe Island (LDH) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane LDH - AVV
2. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
7h 43m
$300–997

Lord Howe Island (LDH) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

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6h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,488.2 km
Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Lord Howe Island, NSW, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

Skytrans, Qantas, and two other airlines fly from Lord Howe Island (LDH) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) once daily.

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