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

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There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Alstonville by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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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 43m
    $185–390

  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
    $160–479

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Alstonvillebus bus Pm12
    25h 5m
    $223–339

  4. Drive  1,564.4 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Alstonvillecar car 1,564.4 km
    16h 33m
    $283–408

  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
    $193–478

  6. 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
    $197–512

  7. 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 9m
    $373–798

  8. Bus via Maclean

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Macleanbus bus
    3. Take the bus from MacLean to Alstonvillebus bus
    25h 54m
    $201–578

Melbourne to Alstonville by train and bus

Calendar27Weekly Services
Duration25h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,310.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 43m

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) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Alstonville via Central Station in around 25h 5m.

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