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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Goonellabah is to train which costs $130 - $500 and takes 25h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Goonellabah is to fly and line 661 bus which takes 6h 11m and costs $170 - $490.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Goonellabah?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Goonellabah. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Ballina Rd Opp Rous Rd via Central Station and Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 49m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Goonellabah?

The distance between Melbourne and Goonellabah is 1326 km. The road distance is 1560.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Goonellabah without a car is to bus which takes 25h 49m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Melbourne to Goonellabah, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Goonellabah bus from?

Melbourne to Goonellabah bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Train or bus from Melbourne to Goonellabah?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Goonellabah is to bus which takes 25h 49m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $500 and takes 25h 53m.

Where does the Melbourne to Goonellabah bus arrive?

Melbourne to Goonellabah bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Goonellabah?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Goonellabah is 1560 km. It takes approximately 16h 35m to drive from Melbourne to Goonellabah.

Where can I stay near Goonellabah?

There are 120+ hotels available in Goonellabah.

Melbourne to Goonellabah - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 661 bus

There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Goonellabah by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Melbourne Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, line 661 bus
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane MEL - BNK
2. Take the bus from Ballina Central, Kerr St to Simeoni Dr Opp Goonellabah Villagebus
6h 11m
$178–483
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Casino Stationtrain 33 / ...
25h 53m
$131–491
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Lismorebus Pm12
25h 49m
Drive 1,560.1 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Goonellabahcar 1,560.1 km
16h 35m
$294–425
Fly Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport, bus
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane MEL - OOL
2. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Byron Baybus
3. Take the bus from Byron Bay Interchange, Stand A to Ballina Rd After Rous Rdbus
7h 33m
$163–468
Bus to Avalon Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminalbus
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane AVV - OOL
3. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Byron Baybus
4. Take the bus from Byron Bay Interchange, Stand A to Ballina Rd After Rous Rdbus
8h 14m
$203–518
Fly Melbourne Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane MEL - CFS
2. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departures to Bus Interchange – Tamar Streetbus
8h 38m
$404–796
Bus via Grafton
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Graftonbus
3. Take the bus from Bent St At Spring St to Molesworth St After Conway Stbus 695
26h 47m
$200–516

Melbourne to Goonellabah by train and bus

28Weekly Services

25h 53mAverage Duration

$131Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,325.8 km
Duration: 6h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballina Rd Opp Rous Rd via Central Station and Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St in around 25h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southern Cross to Ballina Rd Opp Rous Rd via Central Station, Casino Station, Casino Station, Coach Bay, and Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St in around 25h 53m.

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