There are 6 ways to get from Culcairn to Melbourne by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Culcairn Station to Southern Cross623 / ...
3h 48m$30–170Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Culcairn Station, Coach Stop to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St6339
5h 45m$29–45Drive 359.8 km
- Drive from Culcairn to Melbourne359.8 km
3h 52m$69–99Train to Albury, fly
- Take the train from Culcairn Station to Albury Station
- Fly from Albury (ABX) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)ABX - MEL
3h 40m$242–851Bus via Albury
- Take the bus from Culcairn Coach Stop, Railway Pde to Albury Public School, Smollett StS845
- Take the bus from Albury to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
6h 48m$59–121Train to Wagga Wagga, fly
- Take the train from Culcairn Station to Wagga Wagga Station
- Fly from Wagga Wagga (WGA) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)WGA - MEL
5h 10m$175–757
Culcairn to Melbourne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Culcairn to Melbourne is to bus which costs $29 - $45 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Culcairn to Melbourne is to train and fly which takes 3h 40m and costs $240 - $850.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Culcairn Station, Coach Stop station and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St. Services depart twice a week, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 5h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Culcairn Station station and arriving at Southern Cross. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 48m.
The distance between Culcairn and Melbourne is 354 km. The road distance is 359.8 km.
The best way to get from Culcairn to Melbourne without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs $30 - $170.
The train from Culcairn Station to Southern Cross takes 3h 48m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Culcairn to Melbourne bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Culcairn Station, Coach Stop.
Culcairn to Melbourne train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Culcairn Station.
The best way to get from Culcairn to Melbourne is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs $30 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $45 and takes 5h 45m.
What companies run services between Culcairn, NSW, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Culcairn Station to Southern Cross 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30–170 and the journey takes 3h 48m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Culcairn Station, Coach Stop to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St twice a week. Tickets cost $29–45 and the journey takes 5h 45m.
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Wagga Wagga to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–330
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Albury to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–700
Flights from Wagga Wagga to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–800
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Culcairn Station to Southern Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–170
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $35–50
- First
- $50–70
- Sleeper
- $150–170
Train from Culcairn Station to Albury Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–130
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $17–23
- First
- $24–35
- Sleeper
- $110–130
Train from Culcairn Station to Wagga Wagga Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–140
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $19–25
- First
- $27–35
- Sleeper
- $110–140
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Culcairn Station, Coach Stop to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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- Phone
- (02) 6040 4400
- coach@martinsalbury.com.au
- Website
- martinsalbury.com.au
Bus from Culcairn Coach Stop, Railway Pde to Albury Public School, Smollett St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–11
- Website
- https://martinsalbury.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Albury to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $50–80
- Advantage
- $60–90
- Flexible
- $65–110
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Culcairn to Melbourne bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St station.
Culcairn to Melbourne train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Southern Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Culcairn to Melbourne is 360 km. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Culcairn to Melbourne.
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