What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Dorrigo?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Dorrigo is to bus via Cabramatta which costs $120 - $170 and takes 23h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Dorrigo?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Dorrigo is to fly and bus which takes 5h 34m and costs $340 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Dorrigo?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Dorrigo. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Cudgery St Dorrigo via Liverpool Station, Stand G, Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A and Urunga Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 3m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Dorrigo?

The distance between Melbourne and Dorrigo is 1208 km. The road distance is 1337.5 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Dorrigo without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Dorrigo without a car is to train and bus which takes 22h 9m and costs $140 - $480.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Dorrigo?

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Melbourne to Dorrigo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Dorrigo bus from?

Melbourne to Dorrigo bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Where does the Melbourne to Dorrigo bus arrive?

Melbourne to Dorrigo bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Liverpool station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Dorrigo?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Dorrigo is 1338 km. It takes approximately 15h 37m to drive from Melbourne to Dorrigo.

Where can I stay near Dorrigo?

There are 56+ hotels available in Dorrigo.

Melbourne to Dorrigo - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Melbourne Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane MEL - CFS
2. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Airport to Cudgery St Dorrigobus
5h 34m
$343–673
Bus via Cabramatta
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus
2. Take the bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A to Urunga Station, Coach Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Urunga Station to Cudgery St Dorrigobus Dt1 / ...
23h 3m
$127–163
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Urunga Stationtrain 33 / ...
3. Take the bus from Urunga Station to Cudgery St Dorrigobus Dt1 / ...
22h 9m
$147–472
Drive 1,337.5 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Dorrigocar 1,337.5 km
15h 37m
$242–350
Fly Melbourne Airport to Armidale, bus
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Armidale (ARM)plane MEL - ARM
2. Take the bus from Armidale Airport to Cudgery St Dorrigobus
7h 54m
$373–803
Fly Melbourne Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, bus
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane MEL - BNK
2. Take the bus from Ballina Airport - Ground Transport Area near Flight Arrivals to Bus Shelter Cudgery Streetbus
8h 29m
$288–628
Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane AVV - CFS
3. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Airport to Cudgery St Dorrigobus
9h 17m
$507–1,007
Bus
1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Urungabus
3. Take the bus from Urunga Station to Cudgery St Dorrigobus Dt1 / ...
23h 37m
$236–345

Melbourne to Dorrigo by train and bus

6Weekly Services

22h 9mAverage Duration

$147Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,208.2 km
Duration: 5h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Cudgery St Dorrigo via Liverpool, Liverpool Station, Stand G, Strathfield Station, Albert Rd, Stand E, Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A, and Urunga Station in around 23h 3m.

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