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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Albury is to train which costs $8 - $170 and takes 3h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Albury is to fly which takes 3h and costs $230 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Albury?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Albury. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Albury?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Albury Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 17m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Albury?

The distance between Melbourne and Albury is 305 km. The road distance is 308.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Albury without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs $8 - $170.

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

The train from Southern Cross to Albury Station takes 3h 17m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Albury bus from?

Melbourne to Albury bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Albury train from?

Melbourne to Albury train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.

Train, bus or fly from Melbourne to Albury?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Albury is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs $8 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 3h 35m, you could also fly, which costs $230 - $750 and takes 3h.

Where does the Melbourne to Albury bus arrive?

Melbourne to Albury bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Albury station.

Where does the Melbourne to Albury train arrive?

Melbourne to Albury train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Albury Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Albury?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Albury is 308 km. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Melbourne to Albury.

How do I get a bus ticket from Melbourne to Albury?

Book your Melbourne to Albury bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Albury?

There are 163+ hotels available in Albury.

Melbourne to Albury - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne to Albury by train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Albury Station622 / ...
3h 17m
$8–170
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Albury
3h 35m
$50–110
Drive 308.4 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Albury308.4 km
3h 22m
$59–85
Fly
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Albury (ABX)MEL - ABX
3h
$230–722
Bus via Campbellfield
1. Take the bus from Campbellfield to Albury stationSydney
5h 40m
$105–109

Melbourne to Albury by train

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3h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 305.1 km
Duration: 3h 17m

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

NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Southern Cross to Albury Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $27–170 and the journey takes 3h 17m. V/Line also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Albury twice daily, and the journey takes 3h 35m. Two other operators also service this route.

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