There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Waratah by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly to Newcastle Airport
best- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane MEL - NTL
4h 17m$151–409Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus Sydney
- Take the train from Central Station to Newcastle Interchangetrain Ccn
14h 35m$75–316Train
- Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain Ccn
14h 18m$96–257Drive 990.1 km
- Drive from Melbourne to Waratahcar 990.1 km
10h 34m$180–260Fly to Sydney International Airport, train
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MEL - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
6h 33m$143–451Bus
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Newcastlebus Brisbane
15h 15m$150–240
Melbourne to Waratah by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Waratah is to train which costs $95 - $260 and takes 14h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Waratah is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs $150 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Waratah. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Georgetown Rd At Bowker St via Central Station, Customs House, Watt St and Hunter St Before Tudor St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Waratah station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Waratah Station via Central Station and Hamilton Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 18m.
The distance between Melbourne and Waratah is 887 km. The road distance is 990.1 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Waratah without a car is to train which takes 14h 18m and costs $95 - $260.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Melbourne to Waratah, including transfers.
Melbourne to Waratah bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Melbourne to Waratah train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Waratah is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs $150 - $410. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $260 and takes 14h 18m, you could also bus, which costs $150 - $240 and takes 15h 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 14h 18m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–850
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–550
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Southern Cross to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–240
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–140
- Sleeper
- $220–240
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $63–66
- Website
- Firefly Express
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Booking & Getting There
Melbourne to Waratah bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Central Station.
Melbourne to Waratah train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Waratah is 990 km. It takes approximately 10h 34m to drive from Melbourne to Waratah.
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