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Trip Overview

The train between Melbourne and Kootingal takes 20h 8m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Melbourne to Kootingal. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

20h 8m
Duration
1,409 km
Distance
$163
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Melbourne to Kootingal train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Melbourne and Kootingal. The service departs Melbourne at 7:50 PM in the evening, which arrives into Kootingal at 15:58:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 20h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Melbourne to Kootingal? 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 Kootingal.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,408.8 km
  • Duration: 20h 8m

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

You can take a train from Southern Cross to Kootingal Station via Central Station in around 18h 25m.

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