There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Border Ranges National Park by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport, train
best- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MEL - BNE
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Kyogle Stationtrain
9h 22m$196–518Train
cheapest- Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Kyogle Stationtrain 31
26h 1m$130–478Bus, train
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Graftonbus
- Take the train from Grafton Station to Kyogle Stationtrain 31
26h 47m$215–649Drive 1,603.2 km
- Drive from Melbourne to Sydney–Brisbane rail corridorcar 1,603.2 km
18h 33m$284–410Fly Melbourne Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, line 661 bus, bus, line 678 bus
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane MEL - BNK
- Take the bus from Ballina Central, Kerr St to Lismore Square, Brewster Stbus
- Take the bus from Lismore Park, Brewster St to Summerland Way Before Stratheden Stbus
- Take the bus from St Brigids Primary School, Summerland Way to 376 Findon Creek Rdbus
9h 53mFly Melbourne Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport, train
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane MEL - CFS
- Take the train from Coffs Harbour Station to Kyogle Stationtrain
10h 47m$294–758Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain
- Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane AVV - BNE
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Kyogle Stationtrain
10h 50m$172–667Bus
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Lismorebus
- Take the bus from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St to Summerland Way At Stratheden Stbus 675
28h 41m$211–326
Melbourne to Border Ranges National Park by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Border Ranges National Park is to train which costs $130 - $480 and takes 26h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Border Ranges National Park is to fly and train which takes 9h 22m and costs $190 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Border Ranges National Park. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at 376 Findon Creek Rd via Central Station, Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St and St Brigids Primary School, Summerland Way. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Border Ranges National Park station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Kyogle Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 1m.
The distance between Melbourne and Border Ranges National Park is 1603 km. The road distance is 1603.2 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Border Ranges National Park without a car is to train which takes 26h 1m and costs $130 - $480.
It takes approximately 9h 22m to get from Melbourne to Border Ranges National Park, including transfers.
Melbourne to Border Ranges National Park bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Melbourne to Border Ranges National Park train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Border Ranges National Park is to train which takes 26h 1m and costs $130 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $330 and takes 28h 41m.
What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Border Ranges National Park, QLD, Australia?
You can take a train from Southern Cross to 376 Findon Creek Rd via Central Station, Kyogle Station, St Brigids Primary School, Summerland Way, and 376 Findon Creek Rd in around 26h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to 376 Findon Creek Rd via Central Station, Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St, Summerland Way At Stratheden St, St Brigids Primary School, Summerland Way, and 376 Findon Creek Rd in around 28h 41m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–370
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–370
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–750
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–550
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–550
Flights from Avalon Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–470
Flights from Avalon Airport to Brisbane Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–470
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–300
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–270
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–310
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–370
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–370
Flights from Avalon Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–470
Flights from Avalon Airport to Brisbane Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–470
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Roma Street Station to Kyogle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–150
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $24–35
- First
- $35–45
- Sleeper
- $120–150
Train from Southern Cross to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–250
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $75–100
- First
- $100–140
- Sleeper
- $210–250
Train from Central Station to Kyogle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–230
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $70–95
- First
- $95–130
- Sleeper
- $200–230
Train from Grafton Station to Kyogle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–140
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $23–30
- First
- $30–45
- Sleeper
- $120–140
Train from Coffs Harbour Station to Kyogle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–160
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $29–40
- First
- $40–55
- Sleeper
- $130–160
Train from Roma Street Station to Kyogle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–150
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $24–35
- First
- $35–45
- Sleeper
- $120–150
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- enquiries@fireflyexpress.com.au
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- Firefly Express
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- sales@greyhound.com.au
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–290
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $130–190
- Advantage
- $150–230
- Flexible
- $200–290
Bus from Central Station to Grafton
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–220
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $100–150
- Advantage
- $120–180
- Flexible
- $150–220
- Phone
- 02 6686 3666
- info@ballinabuslines.com.au
- Website
- Buslines Group
Bus from Ballina Central, Kerr St to Lismore Square, Brewster St
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Buslines Group
Bus from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St to Summerland Way At Stratheden St
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Buslines Group
- Phone
- 02 6624 8734
- Website
- Dunoon Bus Service
Bus from Lismore Park, Brewster St to Summerland Way Before Stratheden St
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Dunoon Bus Service
- Phone
- (02) 6551 0033
- info@tinoneebusco.com.au
- Website
- tinoneebusco.com.au
Bus from St Brigids Primary School, Summerland Way to 376 Findon Creek Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- http://www.tinoneebusco.com.au/
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–180
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Central Station to Lismore
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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More Questions & Answers
Melbourne to Border Ranges National Park bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Central Station.
Melbourne to Border Ranges National Park train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Border Ranges National Park is 1603 km. It takes approximately 18h 33m to drive from Melbourne to Border Ranges National Park.
There are 35+ hotels available in Border Ranges National Park.






















