There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cootamundra by plane, bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Fly to Canberra International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane MEL - CBR
- Take the bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1bus
5h 12m$144–330Train
cheapest- Take the train from Broadmeadows Station to Cootamundra Stationtrain 622 / ...
6h 34m$46–196Bus
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1bus 6402 / ...
8h 49m$63–88Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Cootamundra512.1 km
5h 53mDrive 512.1 km
- Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cootamundracar 512.1 km
5h 53m$91–132Fly to Wagga Wagga, train
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Wagga Wagga (WGA)plane MEL - WGA
- Take the train from Wagga Wagga Station to Cootamundra Stationtrain
4h 55m$201–792Fly to Orange Airport, bus
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Orange Airport (OAG)plane MEL - OAG
- Take the bus from Orange Station, Coach Bay 3 to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2bus
7h 2m$365–658Bus via Gundagai
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Gundagaibus Sydney
- Take the bus from Gundagai Visitor Information Centre, Sheridan St to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1bus 730 / ...
9h 22m$131–140
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cootamundra by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cootamundra is to train which costs $45 - $200 and takes 6h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cootamundra is to fly and train which takes 4h 55m and costs $200 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cootamundra station. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr and arriving at Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1 via Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne Airport (MEL) station to Cootamundra station. However, there are services departing from Broadmeadows Station and arriving at Cootamundra Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Cootamundra is 648 km. The road distance is 512.1 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cootamundra without a car is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs $45 - $200.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cootamundra, including transfers.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cootamundra bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cootamundra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Broadmeadows Station.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cootamundra is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs $45 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $90 and takes 8h 49m.
What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Cootamundra, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Broadmeadows Station to Cootamundra Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–190 and the journey takes 5h 17m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1 twice daily. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 7h 20m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–430
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Orange Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–600
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,100
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Orange Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $380–850
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,100
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Wagga Wagga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–290
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Orange Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $380–850
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–280
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Broadmeadows Station to Cootamundra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–190
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $45–65
- First
- $65–90
- Sleeper
- $160–190
Train from Wagga Wagga Station to Cootamundra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–140
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $20–26
- First
- $29–40
- Sleeper
- $120–140
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Orange Station, Coach Bay 3 to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Gundagai Visitor Information Centre, Sheridan St to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Gundagai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- Firefly Express
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Cootamundra
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cootamundra bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cootamundra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Cootamundra Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cootamundra is 512 km. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cootamundra.
There are nine+ hotels available in Cootamundra.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Cootamundra. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.