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Trip Overview

The average train between Melbourne and Gunnedah takes 22h 11m and the fastest train takes 19h 55m. The train runs, on average, 5 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.

22h 11m
Duration
1,412 km
Distance
$172
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Melbourne to Gunnedah train times

Trains run 5 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 22h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    NSW TrainLink XPTNSW TrainLinkNSW TrainLink19h 55m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    NSW TrainLink XPTNSW TrainLinkNSW TrainLink31h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    NSW TrainLink XPTNSW TrainLinkNSW TrainLink19h 55m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 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.

Map of how to get from Melbourne to Gunnedah.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,412.4 km
  • Duration: 22h 11m

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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