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There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Cardiff by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Newcastle Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane MEL - NTL
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Cardiff Stationtrain train
    4h 15m
    $126–351

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Cardiff Stationtrain train Ccn
    13h 54m
    $76–256

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Cardiff Stationtrain train Ccn
    14h 2m
    $104–297

  4. Drive 978.8 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Cardiffcar car 978.8 km
    10h 34m
    $176–254

  5. Fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane MEL - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Cardiff Stationtrain train
    6h 9m
    $138–324

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au100-3 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Charlestownbus bus Pm12
    15h 58m
    $173–284

Melbourne to Cardiff by train

Calendar34Weekly Trains
Duration13h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 888 km
  • Duration: 4h 15m

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

You can take a train from Southern Cross to Cardiff Station via Central Station in around 13h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melbourne to Main Rd Opp Veronica St via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Charlestown, and Charlestown Square, Pearson St, Stand A in around 15h 58m.

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