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

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

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  1. Fly Melbourne Airport to Newcastle Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane MEL - NTL
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Cardiff Stationtrain train
    4h 14m
    $116–431

  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 Cardiff Stationtrain train Ccn
    13h 33m
    $76–256

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Cardiff Stationtrain train Ccn
    13h 41m
    $104–297

  4. Drive 981.6 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Cardiff Stationcar car 981.6 km
    10h 30m
    $176–255

  5. Fly Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane MEL - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Cardiff Stationtrain train
    5h 40m
    $155–464

  6. Bus to Avalon Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane AVV - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Cardiff Stationtrain train
    6h 21m
    $150–614

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Newcastlebus bus Brisbane
    15h 29m
    $91–264

Melbourne to Cardiff Station by train

Calendar27Weekly Trains
Duration13h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Southern Cross to Cardiff Station via Central Station in around 13h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Cardiff Station, Main Rd via Central Station and Customs House, Watt St in around 15h 29m.

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