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How to get fromMelbourne to Callaghanby plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Callaghan by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Newcastle Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane MEL - NTL
    4h 5m
    $146–392

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train Ccn
    14h 43m
    $76–317

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train Ccn
    14h 24m
    $96–257

  4. Drive  989.1 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Callaghancar car 989.1 km
    10h 33m
    $180–260

  5. Fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane MEL - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    6h 39m
    $143–391

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Newcastlebus bus Brisbane
    15h 22m
    $149–236

Melbourne to Callaghan by train

Calendar29Weekly Trains
Duration14h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 884.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 5m

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

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southern Cross to Warabrook Station via Central Station and Hamilton Station in around 14h 24m.

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