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Melbourne to Gunnedah trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Melbourne and Gunnedah takes 21h 48m and the fastest train takes 19h 55m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Melbourne to Gunnedah. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

21h 48m
Duration
1,412 km
Distance
$172
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Melbourne to Gunnedah train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Melbourne and Gunnedah. The earliest departure is at 8:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Melbourne is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Gunnedah at 3:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 21h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    NSW TrainLink XPTNSW TrainLinkNSW TrainLink31h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    NSW TrainLink XPTNSW TrainLinkNSW TrainLink19h 55m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    NSW TrainLink XPTNSW TrainLinkNSW TrainLink19h 55m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    NSW TrainLink XPTNSW TrainLinkNSW TrainLink19h 55m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    NSW TrainLink XPTNSW TrainLinkNSW TrainLink19h 55m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Melbourne to Gunnedah? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,412.4 km
  • Duration: 21h 48m

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

You can take a train from Southern Cross to Gunnedah Station via Central Station and Werris Creek Station in around 19h 2m.

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