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

The cheapest way to get from Bowral to Melbourne is to bus which costs $55 - $90 and takes 11h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bowral to Melbourne is to train and fly which takes 5h 5m and costs $150 - $480.

Is there a direct bus between Bowral and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Bowral to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Moss Vale Rd Opp Lions Park and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St via Leighton Gardens, Argyle St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Bowral and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Bowral station to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Bowral Station and arriving at Southern Cross via Moss Vale Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 14m.

How far is it from Bowral to Melbourne?

The distance between Bowral and Melbourne is 844 km. The road distance is 745.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Bowral to Melbourne without a car is to train which takes 10h 14m and costs $60 - $250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Bowral to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bowral to Melbourne bus from?

Bowral to Melbourne bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Leighton Gardens, Argyle St station.

Where do I catch the Bowral to Melbourne train from?

Bowral to Melbourne train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Moss Vale Station.

Train or bus from Bowral to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Bowral to Melbourne is to train which takes 10h 14m and costs $60 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $90 and takes 11h 34m.

Where does the Bowral to Melbourne bus arrive?

Bowral to Melbourne bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St station.

Where does the Bowral to Melbourne train arrive?

Bowral to Melbourne train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Southern Cross station.

Can I drive from Bowral to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Bowral to Melbourne is 746 km. It takes approximately 7h 53m to drive from Bowral to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5373+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Bowral to Melbourne - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Bowral to Melbourne by train, plane, bus, 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.

Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
best
1. Take the train from Bowral Station to Campbelltown Stationtrain
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane SYD - MEL
5h 5m
$153–476
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leighton Gardens, Argyle St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer Stbus 6105 / ...
11h 34m
$55–86
Train
1. Take the train from Moss Vale Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
10h 14m
$60–246
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bowral Station to Goulburn Stationtrain 631 / ...
2. Take the bus from Goulburn to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
10h 31m
$103–125
Drive 745.6 km
1. Drive from Bowral to Melbournecar 745.6 km
7h 53m
$141–203
Train, bus to Canberra International Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the train from Bowral Station to Goulburn Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Goulburn Station, Coach Stop to Canberra Airport, Terminal Avbus
3. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane CBR - MEL
5h 51m
$166–470
Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Avalon Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bowral Station to Campbelltown Stationtrain
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane SYD - AVV
3. Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminalbus
6h 40m
$143–616
Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Drive from Bowral to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane OAG - MEL
5h 48m
$395–836
Bus to Wollongong, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the bus from Moss Vale Station, Coach Bay to Albion Park Station, Coach Stopbus
2. Fly from Wollongong (WOL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane WOL - MEL
5h 21m
$351–796

Bowral to Melbourne by train

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Distance: 844.2 km
Duration: 5h 5m

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

NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Moss Vale Station to Southern Cross 4 times a day. Tickets cost $55–230 and the journey takes 9h 6m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Leighton Gardens, Argyle St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St 3 times a day. Tickets cost $50–80 and the journey takes 10h 20m.

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