There are 7 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Culcairn by train, bus, rideshare, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Broadmeadows Station to Culcairn Stationtrain 622 / ...
4h 35m$35–176Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Broadmeadows Station, Railway Cres to Culcairn Station, Coach Stopbus 6404 / ...
6h 32m$33–46Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Culcairn350.3 km
3h 44mDrive 350.3 km
- Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Culcairncar 350.3 km
3h 44m$62–90Fly to Albury, train
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Albury (ABX)plane MEL - ABX
- Take the train from Albury Station to Culcairn Stationtrain
5h 46m$458–878Bus via Albury
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Alburybus
- Take the bus from Albury Public School, Smollett St to Culcairn Coach Stop, Railway Pdebus S845
8h 20m$92–150Fly to Wagga Wagga, train
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Wagga Wagga (WGA)plane MEL - WGA
- Take the train from Wagga Wagga Station to Culcairn Stationtrain
4h 28m$200–791
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Culcairn by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Culcairn is to bus which costs $30 - $50 and takes 6h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Culcairn is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Culcairn station. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd and arriving at Culcairn Station, Coach Stop via Broadmeadows Station, Railway Cres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne Airport (MEL) station to Culcairn station. However, there are services departing from Broadmeadows Station and arriving at Culcairn Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Culcairn is 346 km. The road distance is 350.3 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Culcairn without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs $30 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Culcairn, including transfers.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Culcairn bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Broadmeadows Station, Railway Cres.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Culcairn train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Broadmeadows Station.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Culcairn is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs $30 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 6h 32m.
What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Culcairn, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Broadmeadows Station to Culcairn Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $29–170 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Broadmeadows Station, Railway Cres to Culcairn Station, Coach Stop once daily. Tickets cost $27–40 and the journey takes 5h 15m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Albury via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $440–750
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Albury via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $440–750
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Albury via Canberra, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- When
- Thursday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $440–750
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Albury via Merimbula, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $460–1,200
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Wagga Wagga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–290
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Broadmeadows Station to Culcairn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–170
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $35–50
- First
- $50–70
- Sleeper
- $150–170
Train from Albury Station to Culcairn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–130
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $17–23
- First
- $25–35
- Sleeper
- $110–130
Train from Wagga Wagga Station to Culcairn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–140
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $19–25
- First
- $27–40
- Sleeper
- $110–140
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Broadmeadows Station, Railway Cres to Culcairn Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Albury
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $55–80
- Advantage
- $60–95
- Flexible
- $75–110
- Phone
- (02) 6040 4400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Martin Albury
Bus from Albury Public School, Smollett St to Culcairn Coach Stop, Railway Pde
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- Martin Albury
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Culcairn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Culcairn bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Culcairn Station, Coach Stop.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Culcairn train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Culcairn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Culcairn is 350 km. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Culcairn.
There are two+ hotels available in Culcairn.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Culcairn. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.








