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How to get fromMelbourne to Charlestownby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Charlestown by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Newcastle Airport, line 28 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane MEL - NTL
    2. Take the bus from Hunter St Opp Cooper St to Charlestown Square, Frederick St, Stand Dbus bus
    4h 32m
    $130–361

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Cardiff Stationtrain train Ccn
    14h 15m
    $79–262

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Cardiff Stationtrain train Ccn
    14h 25m
    $107–303

  4. Drive 980.1 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Charlestowncar car 980.1 km
    10h 36m
    $174–251

  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 Cardiff Stationtrain train
    6h 32m
    $141–330

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au100-3 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Charlestownbus bus Pm12
    15h 35m
    $163–265

Melbourne to Charlestown by train and bus

Calendar34Weekly Services
Duration14h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 890.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 32m

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

You can take a train from Southern Cross to Charlestown Rd At Robert St via Central Station, Cardiff Station, and Main Rd Opp Cardiff Station in around 14h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melbourne to Charlestown via Sydney Central Station and Central Station in around 15h 35m.

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