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

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

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  1. Fly Melbourne Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane MEL - CFS
    2. Take the bus from Southern Cross University to Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper Stbus bus
    7h 44m
    $291–648

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Macksville Stationtrain train 33 / ...
    21h 20m
    $120–442

  3. Bus via Bulahdelah

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Bulahdelahbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bulahdelah to Macksvillebus bus
    20h 25m
    $203–327

  4. Drive  1,317 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Bowravillecar car 1,317 km
    14h 1m
    $242–349

  5. Fly Melbourne Airport to Port Macquarie, bus, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane plane MEL - PQQ
    2. Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus bus
    3. Take the train from Kempsey Station to Macksville Stationtrain train
    9h 51m
    $346–880

  6. Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane AVV - CFS
    3. Take the bus from Southern Cross University to Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper Stbus bus
    11h 27m
    $185–782

  7. Fly Melbourne Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane plane MEL - BNK
    2. Take the bus from Ballina Airport - Ground Transport Area near Flight Arrivals to Coffs Harbour Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Coffs Harbour Station to Macksville Stationtrain train
    10h 29m
    $286–653

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Macksvillebus bus Pm12
    21h 40m
    $141–413

Melbourne to Bowraville by train, foot, and bus

Calendar33Weekly Services
Duration21h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,215.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to High St At Belmore St via Central Station, Bulahdelah, Macksville, and Macksville Post Office, Cooper St in around 20h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southern Cross to High St At Belmore St via Central Station, Macksville Station, and Macksville Post Office, Cooper St in around 21h 20m.

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