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

The cheapest way to get from Gunnedah to Melbourne is to bus via Cootamundra which costs $80 - $140 and takes 16h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gunnedah to Melbourne is to bus and fly which takes 6h 32m and costs $440 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Gunnedah and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Gunnedah station to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop 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 16h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Gunnedah and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Gunnedah station to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Gunnedah Station and arriving at Southern Cross via Werris Creek Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 56m.

How far is it from Gunnedah to Melbourne?

The distance between Gunnedah and Melbourne is 1023 km. The road distance is 1056.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Gunnedah to Melbourne without a car is to bus via Cootamundra which takes 16h 38m and costs $80 - $140.

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

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

Where do I catch the Gunnedah to Melbourne bus from?

Gunnedah to Melbourne bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop.

Where do I catch the Gunnedah to Melbourne train from?

Gunnedah to Melbourne train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Gunnedah Station.

Train or bus from Gunnedah to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Gunnedah to Melbourne is to bus via Cootamundra which takes 16h 38m and costs $80 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $350 and takes 18h 56m.

Where does the Gunnedah to Melbourne bus arrive?

Gunnedah to Melbourne bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4.

Where does the Gunnedah to Melbourne train arrive?

Gunnedah to Melbourne train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Werris Creek Station.

Can I drive from Gunnedah to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Gunnedah to Melbourne is 1056 km. It takes approximately 11h 54m to drive from Gunnedah to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5383+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Gunnedah to Melbourne - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Gunnedah 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 Tamworth, fly to Melbourne Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop to Tamworth Station, Coach Stopbus
2. Fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane TMW - MEL
6h 32m
$446–767
Bus via Cootamundra
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4bus 362
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
16h 38m
$82–131
Train
1. Take the train from Gunnedah Station to Werris Creek Stationtrain 244
2. Take the train from Werris Creek Station to Central Stationtrain 224
3. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
18h 56m
$109–343
Drive 1,056.3 km
1. Drive from Gunnedah to Melbournecar 1,056.3 km
11h 54m
$201–290
Bus to Tamworth, fly to Avalon Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop to Tamworth Station, Coach Stopbus
2. Fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane TMW - AVV
3. Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminalbus
7h 57m
$426–967
Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Drive from Gunnedah to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane OAG - MEL
6h 51m
$417–868
Bus, bus to Armidale, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the bus from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop to Tamworth Station, Coach Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Tamworth Station to Armidale Airportbus
3. Fly from Armidale (ARM) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane ARM - MEL
9h 1m
$463–747
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus 4416 / ...
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
19h 34m
$129–327

Gunnedah to Melbourne by train

14Weekly Trains

18h 56mAverage Duration

$109Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,023.4 km
Duration: 6h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 and Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1 in around 16h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gunnedah Station to Southern Cross via Werris Creek Station and Central Station in around 18h 56m.

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