There are 8 ways to get from Gunnedah to Melbourne by bus, plane, train, night train or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Bus to Tamworth, fly to Melbourne • 4h 39m
Cheapest option
Bus • 16h 41m
6 alternative options
Bus to Tamworth, fly to Avalon • 8h 31m
Train • 19h 3m
Train, bus • 19h 48m
Train, night train • 19h 1m
Drive • 12h 12m
Gunnedah to Melbourne by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gunnedah to Melbourne is to bus which costs $100 - $160 and takes 16h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Gunnedah to Melbourne is to bus and fly which takes 4h 39m and costs $130 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Gunnedah station to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 and Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Gunnedah station to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Gunnedah Station and arriving at Southern Cross via Werris Creek Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 3m.
The distance between Gunnedah and Melbourne is 1026 km. The road distance is 1099.6 km.
The best way to get from Gunnedah to Melbourne without a car is to bus which takes 16h 41m and costs $100 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Gunnedah to Melbourne, including transfers.
Gunnedah to Melbourne bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop.
Gunnedah to Melbourne train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Gunnedah Station.
The best way to get from Gunnedah to Melbourne is to bus which takes 16h 41m and costs $100 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $350 and takes 19h 3m.
- Distance: 1025.6 km
- Duration: 4h 39m
What companies run services between Gunnedah, NSW, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Gunnedah to Melbourne via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 and Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1 in around 16h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gunnedah to Melbourne via Werris Creek Station, Sydney Central Railway Station, and Central Station in around 19h 3m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Tamworth to Melbourne via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320 - $850
Flights from Tamworth to Avalon via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120 - $480
Flights from Tamworth to Avalon via Sydney, Gold Coast
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260 - $850
Flights from Tamworth to Avalon via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $210 - $700
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Narrabri to Melbourne via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140 - $470
Flights from Narrabri to Melbourne via Inverell, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $190 - $600
Flights from Narrabri to Melbourne via Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $140 - $480
- Website
- flybonza.com
Flights from Tamworth to Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $60 - $210
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Tamworth to Avalon via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $210 - $700
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Gunnedah Station to Narrabri Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14 - $27
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $18 - $27
- First Class
- $25 - $40
Train from Gunnedah Station to Werris Creek Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12 - $24
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $16 - $24
- First Class
- $22 - $35
Train from Werris Creek Station to Sydney Central Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35 - $70
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $45 - $70
- First Class
- $60 - $95
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Southern Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75 - $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
Night train from Sydney Central Railway Station to Southern Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75 - $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
Bus from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop to Tamworth Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8 - $13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26 - $40
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30 - $45
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1 to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50 - $75
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
,_in_NSW_TrainLink_livery,_Irizar_i6_bodied_Scania_K310IB_at_Wagga_Wagga_Railway_Station.jpg)
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60 - $95
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
Greyhound Australia is the country’s only long-distance bus operator running services in all states and territories. Greyhound Australia has been operating for 110 years and is the leading bus company in Australia. The extensive network now covers most of the Australian mainland, although service is limited in Western Australia with just a single route to Broome. Buses are equipped for long journeys, with free WiFi, air-conditioning, full disability access, USB chargers, reclining seats and an onboard bathroom.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120 - $290
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $120 - $180
- Advantage
- $150 - $220
- Flexible
- $180 - $290
Want to know more about travelling around Australia
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Best ways to travel around Australia
Rome2Rio’s tips and tricks to getting around Australia
Read the travel guide10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia
If you’re looking to escape from the world, try these remote landscapes and tucked-away towns.
Read the travel guide4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia
Plan your Australian adventure, whether that's an epic east coast road trip or an Outback train odyssey
Read the travel guideHow do I get from Sydney to Melbourne
All you need to know about travelling between Sydney and Melbourne
Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
Gunnedah to Melbourne bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St station.
Gunnedah to Melbourne train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Southern Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gunnedah to Melbourne is 1100 km. It takes approximately 12h 12m to drive from Gunnedah to Melbourne.
There are 3561+ hotels available in Melbourne. Prices start at $134 AUD per night.