What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Hat Head?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Hat Head is to bus which costs $95 - $150 and takes 22h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Hat Head?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Hat Head is to fly and bus which takes 8h 22m and costs $360 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Hat Head?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Hat Head. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St and arriving at Vine St At Day St via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and Kemp St Before Edinburgh Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 13m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Hat Head?

The distance between Melbourne and Hat Head is 1114 km. The road distance is 1285.2 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Hat Head without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Hat Head without a car is to train which takes 20h 47m and costs $100 - $440.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Hat Head?

It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Melbourne to Hat Head, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Hat Head bus from?

Melbourne to Hat Head bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St station.

Train or bus from Melbourne to Hat Head?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Hat Head is to train which takes 20h 47m and costs $100 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $150 and takes 22h 13m.

Where does the Melbourne to Hat Head bus arrive?

Melbourne to Hat Head bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Hat Head?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Hat Head is 1285 km. It takes approximately 13h 45m to drive from Melbourne to Hat Head.

Where can I stay near Hat Head?

There are 166+ hotels available in Hat Head.

Melbourne to Hat Head - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Melbourne to Hat Head 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 Port Macquarie, bus
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane MEL - PQQ
2. Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus
8h 22m
$364–730
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus 6208 / ...
2. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Kempsey Station, Coach Stopbus 151 / ...
22h 13m
$98–143
Train
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Kempsey Stationtrain 33 / ...
20h 47m
$108–438
Drive 1,285.2 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Hat Headcar 1,285.2 km
13h 45m
$231–334
Bus to Avalon Airport, fly to Port Macquarie, bus
1. Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminalbus
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane AVV - PQQ
3. Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus
9h 23m
$294–730
Fly Melbourne Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane MEL - CFS
2. Take the train from Urunga Station to Kempsey Stationtrain
8h 35m
$331–839
Bus to Avalon Airport, fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminalbus
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane AVV - CFS
3. Take the train from Urunga Station to Kempsey Stationtrain
10h 51m
$411–889
Fly Melbourne Airport to Newcastle Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane MEL - NTL
2. Take the train from Broadmeadow Station to Kempsey Stationtrain
11h 34m
$141–637
Bus via First Lane At Smith St
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Kempseybus Pm12
22h 25m
$157–380

Melbourne to Hat Head by train, foot, and bus

28Weekly Services

20h 47mAverage Duration

$108Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Melbourne to Hat Head.

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Distance: 1,114.3 km
Duration: 8h 22m

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

You can take a train from Southern Cross to Gap St Hat Head via Central Station, Kempsey Station, and Kemp St Before Edinburgh Lane in around 20h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Vine St At Day St via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Kempsey Station, Coach Stop, and Kemp St Before Edinburgh Lane in around 22h 13m.

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