There are 8 ways to get from Bairnsdale to Kiama by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Bairnsdale to Orient Stbus Coach
- Take the bus from Promenade Plaza, Orient St to Bomaderry Stationbus 700-1 / ...
11h 15m$38–87Train
- Take the train from Bairnsdale Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Kiama Stationtrain Sco
18h 46m$83–276Drive 604.9 km
- Drive from Bairnsdale to Kiamacar 604.9 km
7h 57m$109–157Train to Melbourne Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Bairnsdale Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MEL - SYD
- Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Kiama Stationtrain
9h 20m$164–366Bus via Canberra
- Take the bus from Bairnsdale to Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Avebus Coach
- Take the bus from Jolimont Centre to Princes Hwy Opp Dapto Mallbus 855
11h 21m$56–111Bus to Canberra International Airport, fly, train
- Take the bus from Bairnsdale to Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Avebus
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane CBR - SYD
- Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Kiama Stationtrain
11h 36m$264–528Bus to Merimbula Airport, fly, train
- Take the bus from Bairnsdale to Bennet Lanebus
- Fly from Merimbula Airport (MIM) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MIM - SYD
- Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Kiama Stationtrain
10h 1m$250–412Bus to Moruya Airport, fly, train
- Take the bus from Bairnsdale to Apex Park/Princes Hwybus
- Fly from Moruya Airport (MYA) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MYA - SYD
- Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Kiama Stationtrain
12h 27m$234–406
Bairnsdale to Kiama by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bairnsdale to Kiama is to bus which costs $35 - $90 and takes 11h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Bairnsdale to Kiama is to drive which takes 7h 57m and costs $100 - $160.
No, there is no direct bus from Bairnsdale to Kiama station. However, there are services departing from Bairnsdale and arriving at Bomaderry Station via Promenade Plaza, Orient St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Bairnsdale station to Kiama station. However, there are services departing from Bairnsdale Station and arriving at Kiama Station via Southern Cross and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 46m.
The distance between Bairnsdale and Kiama is 636 km. The road distance is 604.9 km.
The best way to get from Bairnsdale to Kiama without a car is to bus which takes 11h 15m and costs $35 - $90.
It takes approximately 11h 15m to get from Bairnsdale to Kiama, including transfers.
Bairnsdale to Kiama bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Bairnsdale station.
Bairnsdale to Kiama train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Bairnsdale Station.
The best way to get from Bairnsdale to Kiama is to bus which takes 11h 15m and costs $35 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $280 and takes 18h 46m.
What companies run services between Bairnsdale, VIC, Australia and Kiama, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Bairnsdale to Kiama Station via Promenade Plaza, Orient St, Bomaderry Station, and Bomaderry Station in around 11h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bairnsdale Station to Kiama Station via Southern Cross and Central Station in around 18h 46m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–420
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–410
Flights from Merimbula Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–300
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–360
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–350
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–250
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Merimbula Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–350
Flights from Moruya Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–330
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Bairnsdale Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- 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
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $10–14
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Southern Cross to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $75–100
- First
- $100–140
- Sleeper
- $210–250
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Kiama Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Wolli Creek Station to Kiama Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Wolli Creek Station to Kiama Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Wolli Creek Station to Kiama Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Wolli Creek Station to Kiama Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Bairnsdale to Orient St
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–40
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
Bus from Bairnsdale to Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $6–40
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
Bus from Bairnsdale to Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $6–40
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
Bus from Bairnsdale to Bennet Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–28
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
Bus from Bairnsdale to Apex Park/Princes Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–40
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Promenade Plaza, Orient St to Bomaderry Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Jolimont Centre to Princes Hwy Opp Dapto Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Schedules at
- transportnsw.info
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More Questions & Answers
Bairnsdale to Kiama bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Orient St station.
Bairnsdale to Kiama train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bairnsdale to Kiama is 605 km. It takes approximately 7h 57m to drive from Bairnsdale to Kiama.
There are 645+ hotels available in Kiama.


















