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

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

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  1. Fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane plane MEL - BNK
    2. Take the bus from Ballina Airport - Ground Transport Area near Flight Arrivals to Bus Zone – River Street near Riverland Travelbus bus
    6h 49m
    $202–444

  2. Train

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    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Grafton Stationtrain train 33 / ...
    24h 42m
    $124–478

  3. Bus via Alexander St At Stanley St

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Macleanbus bus Brisbane
    24h 38m
    $199–520

  4. Drive 1,473.1 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Lawrencecar car 1,473.1 km
    15h 43m
    $264–381

  5. Fly 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 Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departures to Bus Zone - River Street at McLachlan Parkbus bus
    7h 29m
    $302–704

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au100-3 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to MacLeanbus bus Pm12
    24h 40m
    $227–363

Melbourne to Lawrence by bus

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration24h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$199Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,400.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Lawrence Store, Richmond St via Central Station, Maclean, and Alexander St At Stanley St in around 24h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southern Cross to Lawrence Store, Richmond St via Central Station, Grafton Station, Bligh St At Charles Lane, and Prince St At Fitzroy St in around 24h 42m.

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