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There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Cootamundra by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Cootamundra Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    5h 45m
    $40–190

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1bus bus 6202 / ...
    7h 20m
    $35–60

  3. Drive 519.8 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Cootamundracar car 519.8 km
    6h 4m
    $94–135

  4. Fly to Canberra International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane MEL - CBR
    2. Take the bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    6h 41m
    $165–377

  5. Bus via Gundagai

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Gundagaibus bus Sydney
    2. Take the bus from Gundagai Visitor Information Centre, Sheridan St to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1bus bus 730 / ...
    7h 50m
    $103–112

  6. Fly to Wagga Wagga, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Wagga Wagga (WGA)plane plane MEL - WGA
    2. Take the train from Wagga Wagga Station to Cootamundra Stationtrain train
    6h 24m
    $226–774

  7. 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 Campbelltown Station to Cootamundra Stationtrain train
    9h 10m
    $176–511

  8. Fly to Orange Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Orange Airport (OAG)plane plane MEL - OAG
    2. Take the bus from Orange Station, Coach Bay 3 to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2bus bus
    8h 31m
    $389–709

Melbourne to Cootamundra by train

Calendar36Weekly Trains
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 520.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 45m

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

NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Southern Cross to Cootamundra Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–190 and the journey takes 5h 45m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1 once daily. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 7h 20m.

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