There are 4 ways to get from Goulburn to Bairnsdale by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Goulburn Station, Coach Stop to Jolimont Centrebus 855
- Take the bus from Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave to Bairnsdalebus Coach
9h 5m$17–69Train
- Take the train from Goulburn Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain Traralgon
13h 20m$64–229Drive 508.4 km
- Drive from Goulburn to Bairnsdalecar 508.4 km
6h 29m$91–131Bus, fly, train
- Take the bus from Goulburn Station, Coach Stop to Canberra Airport, Terminal Avbus
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane CBR - MEL
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain
9h$169–367
Goulburn to Bairnsdale by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Goulburn to Bairnsdale is to bus which costs $16 - $70 and takes 9h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Goulburn to Bairnsdale is to drive which takes 6h 29m and costs $90 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Goulburn station to Bairnsdale. However, there are services departing from Goulburn Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Bairnsdale via Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Goulburn station to Bairnsdale station. However, there are services departing from Goulburn Station and arriving at Bairnsdale Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 20m.
The distance between Goulburn and Bairnsdale is 559 km. The road distance is 508.4 km.
The best way to get from Goulburn to Bairnsdale without a car is to bus which takes 9h 5m and costs $16 - $70.
It takes approximately 9h 5m to get from Goulburn to Bairnsdale, including transfers.
Goulburn to Bairnsdale bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, depart from Goulburn Station, Coach Stop.
Goulburn to Bairnsdale train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Goulburn Station.
The best way to get from Goulburn to Bairnsdale is to bus which takes 9h 5m and costs $16 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $230 and takes 13h 20m.
What companies run services between Goulburn, NSW, Australia and Bairnsdale, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Goulburn Station, Coach Stop to Bairnsdale via Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave in around 9h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Goulburn Station to Bairnsdale Station via Southern Cross Station in around 13h 20m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–430
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,100
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,100
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–280
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Goulburn Station to Southern Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 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
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $10–14
Train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $10–14
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- Murrays Coaches
Bus from Goulburn Station, Coach Stop to Jolimont Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–29
- Schedules at
- Murrays Coaches
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Goulburn Station, Coach Stop to Jolimont Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Goulburn Station, Coach Stop to Canberra Airport, Terminal Av
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave to Bairnsdale
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More Questions & Answers
Goulburn to Bairnsdale bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, arrive at Jolimont Centre station.
Goulburn to Bairnsdale train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Southern Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Goulburn to Bairnsdale is 508 km. It takes approximately 6h 29m to drive from Goulburn to Bairnsdale.
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