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

The cheapest way to get from Bourke to Melbourne is to bus and train which costs $90 - $280 and takes 16h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bourke to Melbourne is to drive and fly which takes 6h 36m and costs $500 - $1,100.

How far is it from Bourke to Melbourne?

The distance between Bourke and Melbourne is 1091 km. The road distance is 966.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Bourke to Melbourne without a car is to bus and train which takes 16h 19m and costs $90 - $280.

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

It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Bourke to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bourke to Melbourne bus from?

Bourke to Melbourne bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Park, Oxley St station.

Where does the Bourke to Melbourne bus arrive?

Bourke to Melbourne bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 2.

Can I drive from Bourke to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Bourke to Melbourne is 966 km. It takes approximately 10h 44m to drive from Bourke to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5383+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Bourke to Melbourne - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Bourke and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Bourke to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Central Park, Oxley St and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1, Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 5 and Canberra. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 42m.

There are 10 ways to get from Bourke to Melbourne by bus, plane, train, or car

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Bus to Dubbo City Regional Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Central Park, Oxley St to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 2bus
2. Fly from Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane DBO - MEL
8h 7m
$427–883
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Central Park, Oxley St to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 2bus 512 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2bus 792
3. Take the train from Cootamundra Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
16h 19m
$94–271
Bus, train via Sydney
1. Take the bus from Central Park, Oxley St to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 2bus 512 / ...
2. Take the train from Dubbo Station to Central Stationtrain 428
3. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
23h 55m
$129–481
Drive 966.5 km
1. Drive from Bourke to Melbournecar 966.5 km
10h 44m
$184–265
Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Drive from Bourke to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane OAG - MEL
7h 59m
$445–909
Drive to Cobar Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Drive from Bourke to Cobar Airport (CAZ)car
2. Fly from Cobar Airport (CAZ) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane CAZ - MEL
6h 36m
$510–1,064
Bus to Dubbo City Regional Airport, fly to Avalon Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Central Park, Oxley St to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 2bus
2. Fly from Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane DBO - AVV
3. Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminalbus
11h 41m
$387–983
Drive to Cobar Airport, fly to Avalon Airport, bus
1. Drive from Bourke to Cobar Airport (CAZ)car
2. Fly from Cobar Airport (CAZ) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane CAZ - AVV
3. Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminalbus
10h 16m
$210–814
Bus, train via Albury
1. Take the bus from Central Park, Oxley St to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 2bus 512 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2bus 792
3. Take the train from Cootamundra Station to Albury Stationtrain 623 / ...
4. Take the bus from Albury station to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus
17h 50m
$126–341
Bus
1. Take the bus from Central Park, Oxley St to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 2bus 512 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2bus 792
3. Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 5 to Alinga St After Marcus Clarke Stbus 782 / ...
4. Take the bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
21h 42m

Bourke to Melbourne by bus and train

6Weekly Services

16h 19mAverage Duration

$94Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,090.6 km
Duration: 8h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Central Park, Oxley St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1, Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 5, Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St, and Canberra in around 21h 42m.

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