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

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

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  1. Fly to Newcastle Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane MEL - NTL
    2. Take the bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to The Lakes Way Opp Macwood Rdbus bus
    7h 52m
    $158–428

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus bus
    2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Newcastle Interchangetrain train Ccn
    3. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to The Lakes Way Opp Macwood Rdbus bus 150 / ...
    17h 50m
    $88–102

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Bulahdelahbus bus Brisbane
    16h 22m
    $157–261

  4. Train, bus via Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Newcastle Interchangetrain train Ccn
    3. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to The Lakes Way Opp Macwood Rdbus bus 150 / ...
    18h 13m
    $103–266

  5. Drive  1,110.2 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Smiths Lakecar car 1,110.2 km
    11h 52m
    $203–292

  6. Fly to Sydney International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane MEL - SYD
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Bulahdelahbus bus
    8h 19m
    $173–523

  7. Fly to Port Macquarie, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane plane MEL - PQQ
    2. Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Tareebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Taree Station, Coach Stop to The Lakes Way At Macwood Rdbus bus
    10h 24m
    $362–795

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Taree Stationtrain train 33 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Taree Station, Coach Stop to The Lakes Way At Macwood Rdbus bus 150 / ...
    19h 36m
    $117–426

Melbourne to Smiths Lake by train and bus

Calendar33Weekly Services
Duration18h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,033.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to The Lakes Way Opp Macwood Rd via Central Station and Bulahdelah Way After Blanch St in around 16h 22m.

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