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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Doonside is to bus which costs $100 - $120 and takes 12h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Doonside is to fly and train which takes 4h 3m and costs $150 - $470.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Doonside?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Doonside. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Power St After Hill End Rd via Liverpool Station, Stand B, Prairiewood, Liverpool-Parramatta Twy and Westpoint Bus Interchange, Stand 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Doonside?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Doonside station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Doonside Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Doonside?

The distance between Melbourne and Doonside is 772 km. The road distance is 844.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Doonside without a car is to train which takes 11h 55m and costs $70 - $260.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Melbourne to Doonside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Doonside bus from?

Melbourne to Doonside bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Doonside train from?

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

Train or bus from Melbourne to Doonside?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Doonside is to train which takes 11h 55m and costs $70 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $120 and takes 12h 4m.

Where does the Melbourne to Doonside bus arrive?

Melbourne to Doonside bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Liverpool station.

Where does the Melbourne to Doonside train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Doonside?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Doonside is 845 km. It takes approximately 8h 48m to drive from Melbourne to Doonside.

Where can I stay near Doonside?

There are 694+ hotels available in Doonside.

Melbourne to Doonside - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Doonside by plane, train, bus, or car

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, train
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MEL - SYD
2. Take the train from Central Station to Doonside Stationtrain
4h 3m
$151–469
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
11h 55m
$72–251
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus Sydney
12h 4m
$105–115
Drive 844.9 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Doonsidecar 844.9 km
8h 48m
$161–232
Bus to Avalon Airport, fly, train
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
3. Take the train from Central Station to Doonside Stationtrain
4h 44m
$141–549
Bus via Sydney
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus
12h 13m

Melbourne to Doonside by train

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 772.1 km
Duration: 4h 3m

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

NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Southern Cross to Central Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $65–250 and the journey takes 11h 2m. Alternatively, Firefly Express operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpool once daily. Tickets cost $95–99 and the journey takes 10h 15m.

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