What is the cheapest way to get from Northern Rivers to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Northern Rivers to Melbourne is to taxi and train which costs $220 - $650 and takes 23h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Northern Rivers to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Northern Rivers to Melbourne is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 29m and costs $360 - $700.

How far is it from Northern Rivers to Melbourne?

The distance between Northern Rivers and Melbourne is 1373 km. The road distance is 1532.4 km.

How do I travel from Northern Rivers to Melbourne without a car?

The best way to get from Northern Rivers to Melbourne without a car is to taxi and train which takes 23h 54m and costs $220 - $650.

How long does it take to get from Northern Rivers to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Northern Rivers to Melbourne, including transfers.

Can I drive from Northern Rivers to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Northern Rivers to Melbourne is 1532 km. It takes approximately 16h 40m to drive from Northern Rivers to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5257+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Northern Rivers to Melbourne - 8 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Northern Rivers to Melbourne by taxi, plane, train, bus, 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.

Taxi to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
best
1. Take the taxi from Northern Rivers to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)
2. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)BNK - MEL
4h 29m
$363–700
Taxi, train
cheapest
1. Take the taxi from Northern Rivers to Casino Station
2. Take the train from Casino Station to Central Station34 / ...
3. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Cross623 / ...
23h 54m
$227–607
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Northern Rivers to Iluka Woombah
2. Take the bus from Iluka Woombah to Central Station
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
24h 37m
Drive 1,532.4 km
1. Drive from Northern Rivers to Melbourne1,532.4 km
16h 40m
$291–420
Taxi, bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the taxi from Northern Rivers to Casino CBD Visitor Centre
2. Take the bus from Casino CBD Visitor Centre to Gold Coast Airport
3. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)OOL - MEL
6h 53m
$284–613
Taxi to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly to Avalon Airport, bus
1. Take the taxi from Northern Rivers to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)
2. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Avalon Airport (AVV)BNK - AVV
3. Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminal
8h 33m
$393–1,110
Taxi, bus to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the taxi from Northern Rivers to Bus Zone – River Street near Riverland Travel
2. Take the bus from Bus Zone – River Street near Riverland Travel to Coffs Harbour Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departures
3. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)CFS - MEL
7h 9m
$546–948
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pacific Hwy At Serendipity Rd 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
25h 38m
$289–608

Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

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3h 55mAverage Duration

$138Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Northern Rivers to Melbourne.

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Distance: 1,372.7 km
Duration: 4h 29m

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

You can take a vehicle from Northern Rivers to Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Pacific Hwy At Serendipity Rd, South Grafton Shopping Centre, Bent St, Grafton, and Central Station in around 25h 38m.

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