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 $85 - $150 and takes 18h.

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 21m and costs $480 - $1,100.

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.

How far is it from Bourke to Melbourne?

The distance between Bourke and Melbourne is 1147 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 7h 59m 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.

Bus or fly from Bourke to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Bourke to Melbourne is to fly which takes 7h 27m and costs $120 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $150 and takes 18h.

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 5351+ hotels available in Melbourne.

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

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

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

Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
best
1. Drive from Bourke to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane OAG - MEL
7h 59m
$431–852
Bus
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 bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1 to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer Stbus
18h
$89–141
Bus, train
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 53m
$129–481
Drive 966.5 km
1. Drive from Bourke to Melbournecar 966.5 km
10h 44m
$176–254
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 21m
$488–1,012
Bus to Dubbo City Regional Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
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
9h 42m
$377–809
Fly Bourke Airport to Melbourne Airport
1. Fly from Bourke Airport (BRK) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane BRK - MEL
7h 27m
$128–511
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
$368–1,462
Bus 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 bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1 to Albury Station, Coach Bay 1bus
4. Take the bus from Albury station to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus
19h 10m
$123–219

Bourke to Melbourne by bus and train

6Weekly Services

16h 19mAverage Duration

$94Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,147.5 km
Duration: 7h 59m

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

Air Link, Regional Express, and two other airlines fly from Bourke Airport (BRK) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 3 times a week. Alternatively, 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.

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