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

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There are 7 ways to get from Melbourne to Coolangatta 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 Wolli Creek Station to Kiama Stationtrain train
    7h 23m
    $164–356

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Leighton Gardens, Argyle Stbus bus 6406 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leighton Gardens, Argyle St to Nowra Bus Terminal, Stewart Plbus bus 810
    13h 52m
    $62–89

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Moss Vale Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leighton Gardens, Argyle St to Nowra Bus Terminal, Stewart Plbus bus 810
    12h 53m
    $66–238

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Goulburnbus bus
    2. Take the train from Goulburn Station to Moss Vale Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Leighton Gardens, Argyle St to Nowra Bus Terminal, Stewart Plbus bus 810
    13h 34m
    $110–252

  5. Drive 799.3 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Coolangattacar car 799.3 km
    8h 49m
    $142–205

  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 Wolli Creek Station to Kiama Stationtrain train
    8h 51m
    $135–315

  7. Fly Melbourne Airport to Moruya Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Moruya Airport (MYA)plane plane MEL - MYA
    2. Take the bus from Promenade Plaza, Orient St to Bomaderry Stationbus bus
    11h 6m
    $343–732

Melbourne to Coolangatta by train and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration12h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 885.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Tall Timbers Caravan Park, Shoalhaven Heads Rd via Leighton Gardens, Argyle St and Nowra Bus Terminal, Stewart Pl - Stand 1 in around 13h 52m.

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