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

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There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Lake Cathie by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Melbourne Airport to Port Macquarie

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane plane MEL - PQQ
    7h 13m
    $324–788

  2. Fly Melbourne Airport to Newcastle Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane MEL - NTL
    2. Take the bus from Heatherbrae to Port Macquariebus bus
    9h 53m
    $163–410

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Wauchope Stationtrain train 33 / ...
    18h 55m
    $167–513

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au100-3 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Port Macquariebus bus Brisbane
    20h 9m
    $197–325

  5. Drive 1,211.2 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Lake Cathiecar car 1,211.2 km
    12h 54m
    $218–315

  6. Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Port Macquarie

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane plane AVV - PQQ
    9h 1m
    $380–777

  7. Fly Melbourne Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane MEL - CFS
    2. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Port Macquariebus bus
    9h 4m
    $294–699

  8. Bus via Campbellfield

    1. Take the bus from Campbellfield to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    2. Take the bus from Chatswood to Port Macquariebus bus Pm12
    22h 28m
    $168–204

Melbourne to Lake Cathie by tram, bus, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$168Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,060.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 13m

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

Qantas flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Port Macquarie (PQQ) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southern Cross to Lake Cathie via Central Station and Wauchope Station in around 18h 55m.

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