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

The cheapest way to get from Bourke to Melbourne is to bus which costs $90 - $150 and takes 18h 45m.

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 35m and costs $160 - $650.

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 and Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 45m.

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 6m 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 40m to drive from Bourke to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5268+ hotels available in Melbourne.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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 2
2. Fly from Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)DBO - MEL
8h 6m
$467–883
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Central Park, Oxley St to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 2512 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2792
3. Take the train from Cootamundra Station to Southern Cross623 / ...
16h 19m
$94–271
Bus, train via Sydney
1. Take the bus from Central Park, Oxley St to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 2512 / ...
2. Take the train from Dubbo Station to Central Station428
3. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Cross623 / ...
23h 55m
$129–481
Drive 966.5 km
1. Drive from Bourke to Melbourne966.5 km
10h 40m
$183–265
Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Drive from Bourke to Orange-Airport-OAG
2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)OAG - MEL
7h 56m
$445–908
Drive to Cobar Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Drive from Bourke to Cobar Airport (CAZ)
2. Fly from Cobar Airport (CAZ) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)CAZ - MEL
6h 35m
$160–614
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 2
2. Fly from Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) to Avalon Airport (AVV)DBO - AVV
3. Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminal
11h 41m
$387–983
Drive to Cobar Airport, fly to Avalon Airport, bus
1. Drive from Bourke to Cobar Airport (CAZ)
2. Fly from Cobar Airport (CAZ) to Avalon Airport (AVV)CAZ - AVV
3. Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminal
10h 15m
$210–814
Bus, train via Albury
1. Take the bus from Central Park, Oxley St to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 2512 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2792
3. Take the train from Cootamundra Station to Albury Station623 / ...
4. Take the bus from Albury station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
17h 50m
$126–341
Bus
1. Take the bus from Central Park, Oxley St to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 2512 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2792
3. Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1 to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St
18h 45m
$94–141

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 6m

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 and Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1 in around 18h 45m.

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