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

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

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  1. Fly to Newcastle Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane MEL - NTL
    4h 15m
    $131–358

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train Ccn
    13h 56m
    $82–263

  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 Newcastle Interchangetrain train Ccn
    14h 16m
    $108–302

  4. Drive 990.1 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Waratahcar car 990.1 km
    10h 34m
    $178–257

  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 Hamilton Stationtrain train
    6h 11m
    $144–341

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au100-3 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Newcastlebus bus Brisbane
    15h 50m
    $173–293

Melbourne to Waratah by train

Calendar36Weekly Trains
Duration13h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 886.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 15m

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

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southern Cross to Waratah Station via Central Station and Hamilton Station in around 13h 56m.

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