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How to get fromMelbourne to Lord Howe Islandby plane or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Melbourne to Lord Howe Island by plane or bus

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  1. Fly from Melbourne Airport

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lord Howe Island (LDH)plane plane MEL - LDH
    6h 9m
    $338–678

  2. Bus to Avalon Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Lord Howe Island (LDH)plane plane AVV - LDH
    6h 50m
    $528–1,128

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lord Howe Island (LDH) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration5h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$314Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Lord Howe Island, NSW, Australia?

Qantas, Skytrans, and three other airlines fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lord Howe Island (LDH) once daily.

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