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

The cheapest way to get from Goonellabah to Melbourne is to train which costs $130 - $500 and takes 25h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Goonellabah to Melbourne is to fly which takes 5h 34m and costs $160 - $470.

Is there a direct bus between Goonellabah and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Goonellabah to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Bruxner Cres After Ballina Rd and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St via Lismore and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 33m.

How far is it from Goonellabah to Melbourne?

The distance between Goonellabah and Melbourne is 1470 km. The road distance is 1561.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Goonellabah to Melbourne without a car is to bus which takes 25h 33m and costs $190 - $310.

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

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Goonellabah to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Goonellabah to Melbourne bus from?

Goonellabah to Melbourne bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Lismore station.

Train, bus or fly from Goonellabah to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Goonellabah to Melbourne is to bus which takes 25h 33m and costs $190 - $310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $500 and takes 25h 47m, you could also fly, which costs $160 - $470 and takes 5h 34m.

Where does the Goonellabah to Melbourne bus arrive?

Goonellabah to Melbourne bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Goonellabah to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Goonellabah to Melbourne is 1561 km. It takes approximately 16h 37m to drive from Goonellabah to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5236+ hotels available in Melbourne.

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

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

Bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Goonellabah James Rd Bus Stop to Gold Coast Airportbus
2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane OOL - MEL
6h 32m
$177–409
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Casino Station to Central Stationtrain 34 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
25h 47m
$130–496
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lismore to Central Stationbus Pm11
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
25h 33m
$190–308
Drive 1,561.1 km
1. Drive from Goonellabah to Melbournecar 1,561.1 km
16h 37m
$289–417
Fly Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Melbourne Airport
1. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane BNK - MEL
5h 34m
$165–470
Bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Avalon Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Goonellabah James Rd Bus Stop to Gold Coast Airportbus
2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane OOL - AVV
3. Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminalbus
8h 12m
$182–549
Bus to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the bus from Bus Interchange – Tamar Street to Coffs Harbour Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departuresbus
2. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane CFS - MEL
8h 9m
$418–806
Fly Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Avalon Airport, bus
1. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane BNK - AVV
2. Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminalbus
8h 38m
$215–850
Bus via Grafton
1. Take the bus from Molesworth St After Magellan St to South Grafton Shopping Centre, Bent Stbus 695
2. Take the bus from Grafton to Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus
26h 45m
$205–526

Goonellabah to Melbourne by bus and train

27Weekly Services

25h 47mAverage Duration

$130Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Goonellabah to Melbourne.

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Distance: 1,469.6 km
Duration: 6h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Bruxner Cres After Ballina Rd to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St via Molesworth St After Conway St, Lismore, and Central Station in around 25h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballina Rd After Rous Rd to Southern Cross via Lismore Station, Coach Stop, Casino Station, Coach Bay, Casino Station, and Central Station in around 25h 47m.

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