What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Cooks River?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Cooks River is to train which costs $65 - $250 and takes 11h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Cooks River?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Cooks River is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs $150 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Cooks River?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Melbourne and arriving at Sydney International Airport. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 48m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Cooks River?

The distance between Melbourne and Cooks River is 727 km. The road distance is 850.6 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Cooks River without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Cooks River without a car is to train which takes 11h 24m and costs $65 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Cooks River?

It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Melbourne to Cooks River, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Cooks River bus from?

Melbourne to Cooks River bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Melbourne station.

Train, bus or fly from Melbourne to Cooks River?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Cooks River is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs $150 - $430. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $250 and takes 11h 24m, you could also bus, which costs $140 - $310 and takes 11h 48m.

Where does the Melbourne to Cooks River bus arrive?

Melbourne to Cooks River bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney International Airport station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Cooks River?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Cooks River is 851 km. It takes approximately 8h 57m to drive from Melbourne to Cooks River.

Where can I stay near Cooks River?

There are 4623+ hotels available in Cooks River.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne to Cooks River by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, 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.

Fly from Melbourne Airport
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MEL - SYD
2h 59m
$156–421
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
11h 24m
$68–245
Bus
1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney International Airportbus Au100-4 / ...
11h 48m
$140–310
Drive 850.6 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Cooks Rivercar 850.6 km
8h 57m
$156–226
Bus to Avalon Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminalbus
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane AVV - SYD
3h 40m
$141–521

Melbourne to Cooks River by bus

28Weekly Buses

11h 48mAverage Duration

$140Cheapest Price

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Distance: 726.9 km
Duration: 2h 59m

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

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) every 20 minutes. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Southern Cross to Central Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $65–250 and the journey takes 11h 2m.

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