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How to get fromMelbourne to Lord Howe Islandby plane or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Melbourne to Lord Howe Island by plane or train

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  1. Fly from Melbourne Airport

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lord Howe Island (LDH)plane plane MEL - LDH
    6h 34m
    $928–1,328

  2. Train to Bendigo Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bendigo Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Bendigo Airport (BXG) to Lord Howe Island (LDH)plane plane BXG - LDH
    26h 2m
    $815–2,518

  3. Train to Avalon Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Lord Howe Island (LDH)plane plane AVV - LDH
    8h 7m
    $1,114–3,517

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lord Howe Island (LDH) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration5h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$808Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Melbourne to Lord Howe Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,488.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Lord Howe Island, NSW, Australia?

Jetstar, FlexFlight ApS, and two other airlines fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lord Howe Island (LDH) 5 times a week.

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