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How to get fromMelbourne to Bowralby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Melbourne to Bowral by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane MEL - SYD
    2. Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Bowral Stationtrain train
    5h 12m
    $153–356

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Leighton Gardens, Argyle Stbus bus 6406 / ...
    10h 54m
    $56–80

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Moss Vale Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    9h 36m
    $63–242

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Goulburnbus bus Sydney
    2. Take the train from Goulburn Station to Bowral Stationtrain train 632 / ...
    10h 21m
    $102–126

  5. Drive 744.2 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Bowralcar car 744.2 km
    7h 54m
    $132–190

  6. Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane AVV - SYD
    3. Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Bowral Stationtrain train
    6h 40m
    $129–345

  7. Fly Melbourne Airport to Canberra International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane MEL - CBR
    2. Take the bus from Canberra Airport, Terminal Av to Goulburn Station, Coach Stopbus bus
    3. Take the train from Goulburn Station to Bowral Stationtrain train
    6h 40m
    $165–371

Melbourne to Bowral by train

Calendar33Weekly Trains
Duration9h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 844.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 12m

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

NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Southern Cross to Moss Vale Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $55–230 and the journey takes 9h 11m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Leighton Gardens, Argyle St 3 times a day. Tickets cost $50–80 and the journey takes 10h 10m.

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