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How to get fromWaratah to Melbourneby plane, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly from Newcastle Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane NTL - MEL
    3h 45m
    $142–434

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain train Ccn
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus Melbourne
    15h 27m
    $74–320

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain train Ccn
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain train 623 / ...
    15h 2m
    $94–260

  4. Drive  990.7 km

    1. Drive from Waratah to Melbournecar car 990.7 km
    10h 32m
    $211–305

  5. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane SYD - MEL
    6h 37m
    $163–552

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus 3276 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus bus
    16h 13m
    $139–217

Waratah to Melbourne by train

Calendar27Weekly Trains
Duration15h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 877.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 45m

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

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Waratah Station to Southern Cross via Hamilton Station and Central Station in around 15h 2m.

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