What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Lidcombe?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Lidcombe is to bus which costs $95 - $105 and takes 11h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Lidcombe?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Lidcombe is to fly and train which takes 3h 44m and costs $140 - $470.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Lidcombe?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Lidcombe station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Lidcombe Station, Railway St, Stand C via Liverpool Station, Stand G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Lidcombe?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Lidcombe station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Lidcombe Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 36m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Lidcombe?

The distance between Melbourne and Lidcombe is 750 km. The road distance is 840.5 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Lidcombe without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Lidcombe without a car is to train which takes 11h 36m and costs $65 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Lidcombe?

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Melbourne to Lidcombe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Lidcombe bus from?

Melbourne to Lidcombe bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Lidcombe train from?

Melbourne to Lidcombe train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.

Train or bus from Melbourne to Lidcombe?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Lidcombe is to train which takes 11h 36m and costs $65 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus via Central Station, which costs and takes 11h 54m.

Where does the Melbourne to Lidcombe bus arrive?

Melbourne to Lidcombe bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Liverpool station.

Where does the Melbourne to Lidcombe train arrive?

Melbourne to Lidcombe train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Lidcombe?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Lidcombe is 840 km. It takes approximately 8h 53m to drive from Melbourne to Lidcombe.

Where can I stay near Lidcombe?

There are 4981+ hotels available in Lidcombe.

Melbourne to Lidcombe - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Melbourne Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MEL - SYD
2. Take the train from Central Station to Lidcombe Stationtrain
3h 44m
$149–467
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
11h 36m
$70–249
Bus via Central Station
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus
11h 54m
Drive 840.5 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Lidcombecar 840.5 km
8h 53m
$160–231
Bus to Avalon Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminalbus
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane AVV - SYD
4h 25m
$139–547
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus Sydney
11h 56m
$96–104

Melbourne to Lidcombe by train

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11h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 750.2 km
Duration: 3h 44m

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

NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Southern Cross to Central Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $65–250 and the journey takes 11h 2m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Station twice daily, and the journey takes 11h 20m.

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