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How to get fromMelbourne to Alstonvilleby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Melbourne to Alstonville by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane plane MEL - BNK
    5h 41m
    $185–490

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Casino Stationtrain train 33 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Casino Station, Coach Bay to Main St Before Ballina Rdbus bus 161 / ...
    25h 24m
    $160–479

  3. Bus via Corindi Beach

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Spot X Holiday Park Arrawarrabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Spot X Holiday Park Arrawarra to Ballinabus bus
    24h 30m
    $203–581

  4. Drive  1,563.1 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Alstonvillecar car 1,563.1 km
    16h 30m
    $283–409

  5. Fly to Gold Coast Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane MEL - OOL
    2. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Byron Baybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Byron Bay Interchange, Stand C to Main St After Daley Stbus bus
    7h 16m
    $175–566

  6. Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane MEL - CFS
    2. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departures to Bus Interchange – Tamar Streetbus bus
    8h 3m
    $403–798

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au100-3 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Alstonvillebus bus Pm12
    25h 40m
    $246–360

Melbourne to Alstonville by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration24h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$203Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,310.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Alstonville, NSW, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Ballina Rd Opp Parkland Dr via Central Station, Spot X Holiday Park Arrawarra, and Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St in around 24h 30m.

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