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

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There are 9 ways to get from Melbourne to Alstonville by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Melbourne Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane plane MEL - BNK
    5h 39m
    $165–390

  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
    $130–485

  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 29m
    $230–562

  4. Drive 1,564.4 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Alstonvillecar car 1,564.4 km
    16h 33m
    $282–407

  5. Fly Melbourne Airport 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 Alstonville Trainlinkbus bus
    6h 18m
    $188–458

  6. Fly Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane MEL - BNE
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane International to Alstonville Trainlinkbus bus
    8h 44m
    $228–423

  7. Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane AVV - OOL
    3. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Alstonville Trainlinkbus bus
    7h 46m
    $194–677

  8. Fly Melbourne Airport 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 8m
    $353–793

  9. 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
    $231–361

Melbourne to Alstonville by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration24h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$230Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,310.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 39m

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 29m.

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