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 25h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nimbin to Melbourne is to line 661 bus and fly which takes 7h 9m and costs $170 - $400.

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.

Is there a direct train between Nimbin and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Nimbin station to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Kyogle Station and arriving at Southern Cross via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 36m.

How far is it from Nimbin to Melbourne?

The distance between Nimbin and Melbourne is 1433 km. The road distance is 1590.7 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 36m and costs $210 - $600.

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

It takes approximately 6h 42m 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.

Where do I catch the Nimbin to Melbourne train from?

Nimbin to Melbourne train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Kyogle Station.

Train or bus from Nimbin to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Nimbin to Melbourne is to train which takes 24h 36m and costs $210 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $340 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.

Where does the Nimbin to Melbourne train arrive?

Nimbin to Melbourne train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, 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 17h 3m to drive from Nimbin to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5301+ hotels available in Melbourne.

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

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

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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 Mallbus
2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane OOL - MEL
6h 42m
Train via Casino
cheapest
1. Take the train from Casino Station to Central Stationtrain 34 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 621 / ...
25h 57m
$131–498
Train
1. Take the train from Kyogle Station to Central Stationtrain 32
2. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 621 / ...
24h 36m
$211–582
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lismore to Central Stationbus Pm11
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
25h 50m
$210–338
Drive 1,590.7 km
1. Drive from Nimbin to Melbournecar 1,590.7 km
17h 3m
$282–408
Line 661 bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the bus from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St to Kerr St Opp Ballina Centralbus
2. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane BNK - MEL
7h 9m
$170–398
Bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Avalon Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Cullen St Before Sibley St to Brisbane St Opp Sunnyside Mallbus
2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane OOL - AVV
3. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
8h 25m
Bus to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the bus from Lismore to Coffs Harbourbus
2. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane CFS - MEL
8h 57m
$292–646
Bus via Grafton
1. Take the bus from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St to South Grafton Shopping Centre, Bent Stbus 695
2. Take the bus from Grafton to Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus
27h 2m
$205–526

Nimbin to Melbourne by bus and train

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25h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,433 km
Duration: 6h 42m

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 36m. 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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