There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bellingen by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus
best- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane MEL - CFS
- Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Airport to The Yellow Shed Bellingenbus
3h 35m$244–593Train
cheapest- Take the train from Broadmeadows Station to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Urunga Stationtrain 33 / ...
22h 32m$114–451Bus via South Kempsey
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Kempseybus
- Take the bus from Kempsey to Nambucca Headsbus
- Take the bus from Nambucca Plaza to Church St At Hyde Stbus 358
24h 24m$224–520Drive 1,341.2 km
- Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bellingencar 1,341.2 km
14h 7m$239–345Fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, bus
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane MEL - BNK
- Take the bus from Ballina Airport - Ground Transport Area near Flight Arrivals to Opposite The Yellow Shed Bellingenbus
6h 25m$234–483Bus
- Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-3 / ...
- Take the bus from Central Station to Urungabus Pm12
24h 31m$231–363
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bellingen by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bellingen is to train which costs $110 - $460 and takes 22h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bellingen is to fly and bus which takes 3h 35m and costs $240 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bellingen. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr and arriving at Church St At Hyde St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Central Station, Kempsey and Nambucca Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne Airport (MEL) station to Bellingen station. However, there are services departing from Broadmeadows Station and arriving at Urunga Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 32m.
The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Bellingen is 1158 km. The road distance is 1341.2 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bellingen without a car is to train which takes 22h 32m and costs $110 - $460.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bellingen, including transfers.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bellingen bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bellingen train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Broadmeadows Station.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bellingen is to train which takes 22h 32m and costs $110 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus via South Kempsey, which costs $220 - $550 and takes 24h 24m.
What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Bellingen, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Church St At Hyde St via Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd, Broadmeadows Station, Central Station, Urunga Station, and Urunga Public School, Bowra St in around 22h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Church St At Hyde St via Skybus Coach Terminal, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Central Station, Kempsey, Nambucca Heads, and Nambucca Plaza in around 24h 24m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–550
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–550
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–370
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–800
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–370
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–370
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–270
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Broadmeadows Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 34m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–240
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $75–100
- First
- $100–140
- Sleeper
- $210–240
Train from Central Station to Urunga Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–200
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $50–70
- First
- $75–100
- Sleeper
- $170–200
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Central Station to Urunga Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $60–90
- First Class
- $80–130
- Phone
- +61 (0)2 5625 0065
- [email protected]
- Website
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Coffs Harbour Airport to The Yellow Shed Bellingen
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Ballina Airport - Ground Transport Area near Flight Arrivals to Opposite The Yellow Shed Bellingen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- Firefly Express
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–290
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $130–190
- Advantage
- $150–230
- Flexible
- $200–290
Bus from Central Station to Kempsey
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $75–110
- Advantage
- $85–130
- Flexible
- $100–160
Bus from Kempsey to Nambucca Heads
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $25–35
- Advantage
- $21–35
- Flexible
- $21–35
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- Busways
Bus from Nambucca Plaza to Church St At Hyde St
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–230
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Central Station to Urunga
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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More Questions & Answers
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bellingen bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Central Station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bellingen train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bellingen is 1341 km. It takes approximately 14h 7m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bellingen.
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