What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Macarthur?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Macarthur is to bus which costs $60 - $90 and takes 11h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Macarthur?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Macarthur is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs $150 - $350.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Macarthur?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Macarthur station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St and arriving at Campbelltown Station, Stand C via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Macarthur?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Macarthur station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Menangle Park Station via Campbelltown Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 42m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Macarthur?

The distance between Melbourne and Macarthur is 773 km. The road distance is 803.3 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Macarthur without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Macarthur without a car is to train which takes 10h 42m and costs $65 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Macarthur?

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Melbourne to Macarthur, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Macarthur bus from?

Melbourne to Macarthur bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Macarthur train from?

Melbourne to Macarthur train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.

Train, bus or fly from Melbourne to Macarthur?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Macarthur is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs $150 - $350. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $250 and takes 10h 42m, you could also bus, which costs $60 - $90 and takes 11h 40m.

Where does the Melbourne to Macarthur bus arrive?

Melbourne to Macarthur bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Campbelltown Station, Stand C.

Where does the Melbourne to Macarthur train arrive?

Melbourne to Macarthur train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Campbelltown Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Macarthur?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Macarthur is 803 km. It takes approximately 8h 31m to drive from Melbourne to Macarthur.

Where can I stay near Macarthur?

There are 251+ hotels available in Macarthur.

Melbourne to Macarthur - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly from Melbourne Airport
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MEL - SYD
4h 10m
$151–348
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Campbelltown Station, Stand Cbus 6406 / ...
11h 40m
$64–90
Train
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Campbelltown Stationtrain 622 / ...
10h 42m
$69–244
Drive 803.3 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Macarthurcar 803.3 km
8h 31m
$144–208
Train to Avalon Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane AVV - SYD
5h 38m
$122–297
Bus via Liverpool Station, Stand D
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus Sydney
12h 35m
$103–112

Melbourne to Macarthur by train

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10h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 773.3 km
Duration: 4h 10m

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

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) every 20 minutes. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Southern Cross to Campbelltown Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $60–240 and the journey takes 10h 17m.

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