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

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There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Hamilton 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
    3h 51m
    $121–344

  2. Train

    cheapest
    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 8m
    $77–256

  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 Hamilton Stationtrain train Ccn
    14h 16m
    $105–297

  4. Drive 992.2 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Hamiltoncar car 992.2 km
    10h 36m
    $178–257

  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 23m
    $139–324

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au100-3 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Newcastlebus bus Brisbane
    15h 38m
    $173–298

Melbourne to Hamilton by train

Calendar34Weekly Trains
Duration14h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 878.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Hamilton, 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 Hamilton Station via Central Station in around 14h 8m.

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