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

The cheapest way to get from Nimbin to Melbourne is to train via Casino which costs $130 - $500 and takes 26h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nimbin to Melbourne is to line 650 bus and bus and fly which takes 6h 47m and costs $170 - $480.

Is there a direct bus between Nimbin and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Nimbin to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Cullen St At Sibley St and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St via Lismore and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 50m.

How far is it from Nimbin to Melbourne?

The distance between Nimbin and Melbourne is 1435 km. The road distance is 1590.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Nimbin to Melbourne without a car is to train which takes 24h 29m and costs $210 - $600.

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

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Nimbin to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nimbin to Melbourne bus from?

Nimbin to Melbourne bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Lismore station.

Train or bus from Nimbin to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Nimbin to Melbourne is to train which takes 24h 29m and costs $210 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 25h 50m.

Where does the Nimbin to Melbourne bus arrive?

Nimbin to Melbourne bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Nimbin to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Nimbin to Melbourne is 1591 km. It takes approximately 16h 53m to drive from Nimbin to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5226+ hotels available in Melbourne.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Nimbin to Melbourne by bus, plane, 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.

Bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Cullen St Before Sibley St to Brisbane St Opp Sunnyside Mall
2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)OOL - MEL
6h 46m
Train via Casino
cheapest
1. Take the train from Casino Station to Central Station34 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Cross623 / ...
26h 6m
$132–497
Train
1. Take the train from Kyogle Station to Central Station32
2. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Cross623 / ...
24h 29m
$211–582
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lismore to Central StationPm11
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
25h 50m
Drive 1,590.6 km
1. Drive from Nimbin to Melbourne1,590.6 km
16h 53m
$306–442
Line 650 bus, bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the bus from Cullen St At Sibley St to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St
2. Take the bus from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St to Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St
3. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)BNK - MEL
6h 47m
$174–473
Bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Avalon Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Cullen St Before Sibley St to Brisbane St Opp Sunnyside Mall
2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Avalon Airport (AVV)OOL - AVV
3. Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminal
8h 21m
Bus to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the bus from Lismore to Coffs Harbour
2. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)CFS - MEL
9h 2m
$363–736
Bus via Grafton
1. Take the bus from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St to South Grafton Shopping Centre, Bent St695
2. Take the bus from Grafton to Central Station
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
27h 2m
$202–505

Nimbin to Melbourne by bus and train

28Weekly Services

26h 6mAverage Duration

$132Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,434.6 km
Duration: 6h 46m

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

You can take a vehicle from Nimbin to Southern Cross via Kyogle Station and Central Station in around 24h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cullen St At Sibley St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St via Lismore and Central Station in around 25h 50m.

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