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

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There are 7 ways to get from Melbourne to Central Coast by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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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 Central Station to Gosford Stationtrain train
    6h 15m
    $139–336

  2. Train

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    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Gosford Stationtrain train Ccn
    14h
    $77–258

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au100-3 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Gosford Stationtrain train Ccn
    14h 53m
    $146–236

  4. Drive 913.8 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Central Coastcar car 913.8 km
    9h 45m
    $165–238

  5. Fly Melbourne Airport to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane MEL - NTL
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Gosford Stationtrain train
    6h 55m
    $131–359

  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 Central Station to Gosford Stationtrain train
    7h 43m
    $115–285

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    2. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Gosford Station, Stand Gbus bus 3101 / ...
    15h 9m
    $107–303

Melbourne to Central Coast by train and bus

Calendar36Weekly Services
Duration14hAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 839 km
  • Duration: 6h 15m

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

You can take a train from Southern Cross to Wisemans Ferry Rd Opp 1396 via Central Station, Gosford Station, and Gosford Station, Stand F in around 14h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Wisemans Ferry Rd Opp 1396 via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and Gosford Station, Stand F in around 15h 9m.

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