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

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  1. Fly to Newcastle Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane MEL - NTL
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Telarah Stationtrain train
    5h 3m
    $135–378

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Maitland Stationtrain train 33 / ...
    14h 57m
    $92–400

  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 59m
    $114–311

  4. Drive 998.1 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Rutherfordcar car 998.1 km
    10h 46m
    $179–259

  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 Maitland Stationtrain train
    7h 26m
    $152–477

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au100-3 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Maitland Station, Station Stbus bus 3107 / ...
    15h 39m
    $158–259

Melbourne to Rutherford by train

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration14h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 913.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 3m

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

You can take a train from Southern Cross to Telarah Station via Central Station and Maitland Station in around 14h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melbourne to Bunning Av After Alexander Av via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Maitland Station, Station St, and Maitland Station, Railway St in around 15h 39m.

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