There are 4 ways to get from Bairnsdale to Goulburn by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Bairnsdale to Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Avebus Coach
- Take the bus from Jolimont Centre to Goulburn Station, Coach Stopbus 855
8h 50m$16–67Train
- Take the train from Bairnsdale Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Traralgon
- Take the train from Southern Cross to Goulburn Stationtrain 622 / ...
13h 19m$60–234Drive 509 km
- Drive from Bairnsdale to Goulburncar 509 km
6h 30m$91–131Train, fly, bus
- Take the train from Bairnsdale Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane MEL - CBR
- Take the bus from Canberra Airport, Terminal Av to Goulburn Station, Coach Stopbus
8h 46m$168–368
Bairnsdale to Goulburn by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bairnsdale to Goulburn is to bus which costs $16 - $70 and takes 8h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Bairnsdale to Goulburn is to drive which takes 6h 30m and costs $90 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Bairnsdale to Goulburn station. However, there are services departing from Bairnsdale and arriving at Goulburn Station, Coach Stop via Jolimont Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Bairnsdale station to Goulburn station. However, there are services departing from Bairnsdale Station and arriving at Goulburn Station via Southern Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 19m.
The distance between Bairnsdale and Goulburn is 546 km. The road distance is 509 km.
The best way to get from Bairnsdale to Goulburn without a car is to bus which takes 8h 50m and costs $16 - $70.
It takes approximately 8h 50m to get from Bairnsdale to Goulburn, including transfers.
Bairnsdale to Goulburn bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Bairnsdale station.
Bairnsdale to Goulburn train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Bairnsdale Station.
The best way to get from Bairnsdale to Goulburn is to bus which takes 8h 50m and costs $16 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $240 and takes 13h 19m.
What companies run services between Bairnsdale, VIC, Australia and Goulburn, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Bairnsdale to Goulburn Station, Coach Stop via Jolimont Centre in around 8h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bairnsdale Station to Goulburn Station via Southern Cross in around 13h 19m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–400
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,200
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,200
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–280
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Bairnsdale Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $10–14
Train from Bairnsdale Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $10–14
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Southern Cross to Goulburn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 23m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–220
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $60–85
- First
- $85–120
- Sleeper
- $190–220
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Bairnsdale to Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- Murrays Coaches
Bus from Jolimont Centre to Goulburn Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–29
- Schedules at
- Murrays Coaches
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Jolimont Centre to Goulburn Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Canberra Airport, Terminal Av to Goulburn Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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More Questions & Answers
Bairnsdale to Goulburn bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave station.
Bairnsdale to Goulburn train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bairnsdale to Goulburn is 509 km. It takes approximately 6h 30m to drive from Bairnsdale to Goulburn.
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