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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Nimbin is to train via Casino which costs $130 - $500 and takes 26h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Nimbin is to fly and bus which takes 7h 27m and costs $170 - $490.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Nimbin?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Nimbin. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Cullen St Before Thorburn St via Central Station and Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 19m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Nimbin?

The distance between Melbourne and Nimbin is 1433 km. The road distance is 1589.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Nimbin without a car is to train which takes 24h 31m and costs $210 - $600.

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

It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Melbourne to Nimbin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Nimbin bus from?

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

Train or bus from Melbourne to Nimbin?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Nimbin is to train which takes 24h 31m and costs $210 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 26h 19m.

Where does the Melbourne to Nimbin bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Nimbin?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Nimbin is 1589 km. It takes approximately 16h 51m to drive from Melbourne to Nimbin.

Where can I stay near Nimbin?

There are 67+ hotels available in Nimbin.

Melbourne to Nimbin - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, line 605 bus, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Melbourne to Nimbin by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport, line 605 bus, bus
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)MEL - OOL
2. Take the bus from Tweed Mall, Wharf St to Brisbane St Opp Sunnyside Mall
3. Take the bus from Brisbane St Opp Sunnyside Mall to Blue Knob Rd Opp Blade Rd
7h 40m
Train via Casino
cheapest
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Station622 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Casino Station33 / ...
26h 23m
$134–491
Train
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Station622 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Kyogle Station31
24h 31m
$212–583
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Station
2. Take the bus from Central Station to LismorePm12
26h 19m
Drive 1,589.5 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Nimbin1,589.5 km
16h 51m
$301–435
Fly Melbourne Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, bus
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)MEL - BNK
2. Take the bus from Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St
7h 27m
$174–484
Bus to Avalon Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)AVV - OOL
3. Take the bus from Brisbane St Opp Sunnyside Mall to Blue Knob Rd Opp Blade Rd
8h 21m
Fly Melbourne Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)MEL - CFS
2. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Lismore
10h 9m
$363–737
Bus via Grafton
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Station
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Grafton
3. Take the bus from Bent St At Spring St to Molesworth St After Conway St695
26h 57m
$202–516

Melbourne to Nimbin by train and bus

29Weekly Services

26h 23mAverage Duration

$134Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,433.5 km
Duration: 7h 40m

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

You can take a train from Southern Cross to Nimbin via Central Station and Kyogle Station in around 24h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Cullen St Before Thorburn St via Central Station and Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St in around 26h 19m.

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