There are 5 ways to get from Orange to Lake Macquarie by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Orange Station to Strathfield Stationtrain 428
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Cardiff Stationtrain Ccn
7h 8m$37–174Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Orange Station, Coach Bay 1 to Bathurst Station, Coach Stopbus 598 / ...
- Take the train from Bathurst Station to Central Stationtrain Bmt
- Take the train from Central Station to Cardiff Stationtrain Ccn
7h 55m$29–41Bus
- Take the bus from Orange to Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Charlestownbus Pm12
7h 53m$54–126Drive 326.2 km
- Drive from Orange to Morissetcar 326.2 km
4h 19m$59–86Bus, fly, train
- Take the bus from Orange Visitor Information Centre, Byng St to Orange Airportbus
- Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane OAG - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Cardiff Stationtrain
5h 37m$195–341
Orange to Lake Macquarie by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Orange to Lake Macquarie is to bus and train which costs $29 - $45 and takes 7h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Orange to Lake Macquarie is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Orange to Lake Macquarie. However, there are services departing from Orange and arriving at Charlestown Square, Pearson St, Stand B via Central Station and Smart St At Smith St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Orange station to Lake Macquarie station. However, there are services departing from Orange Station and arriving at Cardiff Station via Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
The distance between Orange and Lake Macquarie is 452 km. The road distance is 326.2 km.
The best way to get from Orange to Lake Macquarie without a car is to train which takes 7h 8m and costs $35 - $180.
It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Orange to Lake Macquarie, including transfers.
Orange to Lake Macquarie bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, depart from Orange station.
Orange to Lake Macquarie train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Orange Station.
The best way to get from Orange to Lake Macquarie is to train which takes 7h 8m and costs $35 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $130 and takes 7h 53m.
What companies run services between Orange, NSW, Australia and Lake Macquarie, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Orange Station to Cardiff Station via Strathfield Station in around 7h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Orange to Charlestown Square, Pearson St, Stand B via Central Station, Charlestown, and Smart St At Smith St in around 7h 53m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Orange Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–390
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Orange Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–250
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Orange Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–170
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $35–45
- First
- $45–65
- Sleeper
- $140–170
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Orange Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $35–55
- First Class
- $50–75
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Strathfield Station to Cardiff Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Central Station to Cardiff Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Bathurst Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Central Station to Cardiff Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 02 9516 1300
- [email protected]
- Website
- austwidecoaches.com.au
Bus from Orange to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Schedules at
- austwidecoaches.com.au
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Orange to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Orange Station, Coach Bay 1 to Bathurst Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Charlestown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Orange Visitor Information Centre, Byng St to Orange Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
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More Questions & Answers
Orange to Lake Macquarie bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, arrive at Central Station.
Orange to Lake Macquarie train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Strathfield Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Orange to Lake Macquarie is 326 km. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Orange to Lake Macquarie.
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