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How to get fromPerth to Lake Macquarieby plane, train, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Perth to Lake Macquarie by plane, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Newcastle Airport

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    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane PER - NTL
    6h 49m
    $402–769

  2. Fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane PER - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Cardiff Stationtrain train
    8h 19m
    $313–870

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Perth to Central Stationtrain train Per-Syd 2026
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Cardiff Stationtrain train Ccn
    3d 19h
    $871–11,503

  4. Drive  3,846.3 km

    1. Drive from Perth to Morissetcar car 3,846.3 km
    40h 27m
    $696–1,005

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Perth to Adelaide Parklandstrain train
    2. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Albury to Central Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Central Station to Charlestownbus bus
    4d 2h
    $709–9,910

Perth to Lake Macquarie by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration3d 19hAverage Duration
Ticket$871Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,401.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Perth, WA, Australia and Lake Macquarie, NSW, Australia?

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Newcastle Airport (NTL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Perth to Cardiff Station via Central Station in around 3d 19h.

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