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How to get fromMelbourne to Bellingenby plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Melbourne to Bellingen by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Melbourne Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane MEL - CFS
    2. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Airport to The Yellow Shed Bellingenbus bus
    5h 4m
    $302–663

  2. Train

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    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Urunga Stationtrain train 33 / ...
    21h 43m
    $125–442

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Urungabus bus Pm12
    22h 28m
    $192–284

  4. Drive  1,347.6 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Bellingencar car 1,347.6 km
    14h 15m
    $247–356

  5. Fly Melbourne Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane plane MEL - BNK
    2. Take the bus from Ballina Airport - Ground Transport Area near Flight Arrivals to Opposite The Yellow Shed Bellingenbus bus
    7h 54m
    $288–538

  6. Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane AVV - CFS
    3. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Airport to The Yellow Shed Bellingenbus bus
    8h 47m
    $586–797

  7. Bus via South Kempsey

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Kempseybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kempsey to Nambucca Headsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Nambucca Plaza to Church St At Hyde Stbus bus 358
    22h 52m
    $167–510

Melbourne to Bellingen by train, foot, and bus

Calendar29Weekly Services
Duration21h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$125Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,178.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 4m

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

You can take a train from Southern Cross to Church St At Hyde St via Central Station, Urunga Station, and Urunga Public School, Bowra St in around 21h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Church St At Hyde St via Central Station, Urunga, and Urunga Public School, Bowra St in around 22h 28m.

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