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There are 10 ways to get from Cronulla to Bairnsdale by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus bus Au100-1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave to Bairnsdalebus bus Coach
    12h 36m
    $51–112

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain train 623 / ...
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain train Traralgon
    17h 49m
    $91–254

  3. Drive  699.4 km

    1. Drive from Cronulla to Bairnsdalecar car 699.4 km
    8h 32m
    $149–216

  4. Fly to Melbourne Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane SYD - MEL
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain train
    9h 1m
    $187–563

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Canberra Stationtrain train 631 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Canberra to Bairnsdalebus bus Coach
    13h 42m
    $74–129

  6. Bus via Bega

    1. Take the bus from Waterfall to Begabus bus Pm2
    2. Take the bus from Carp St/Church St to Bairnsdalebus bus Coach
    16h 7m
    $69–133

  7. Fly to Merimbula Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)plane plane SYD - MIM
    2. Take the bus from Bennet Lane to Bairnsdalebus bus
    9h 48m
    $269–461

  8. Fly to Canberra International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane SYD - CBR
    2. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave to Bairnsdalebus bus
    11h 11m
    $291–645

  9. Fly to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane SYD - AVV
    2. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain train
    10h 39m
    $161–617

  10. Fly to Moruya Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Moruya Airport (MYA)plane plane SYD - MYA
    2. Take the bus from Apex Park/Princes Hwy to Bairnsdalebus bus
    12h 1m
    $273–485

Cronulla to Bairnsdale by train

Calendar20Weekly Trains
Duration17h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 779.5 km
  • Duration: 12h 36m

What companies run services between Cronulla, NSW, Australia and Bairnsdale, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Cronulla Station, Cronulla St to Bairnsdale via Central Station, Chalmers St, Stand G, Sydney Central Station, Canberra, and Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave in around 12h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cronulla Station to Bairnsdale Station via Central Station and Southern Cross Station in around 17h 49m.

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