There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne to Elsmore by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Inverell Airport (IVR)plane MEL - IVR
6h 11m$583–1,393Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus
- Take the train from Central Station to Tamworth Stationtrain 223
- Take the bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Inverell Visitor Information Centrebus 311
- Take the bus from Ross Hill Public School, Andrew St to Elsmore Rd Before Loves Lanebus
24h 52m$155–401Train, bus
- Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Armidale Stationtrain 223
- Take the bus from Armidale Station, Coach Stop to Inverell Visitor Information Centrebus 337
23h$170–408Drive 1,263.8 km
- Drive from Melbourne to Elsmorecar 1,263.8 km
14h 17m$227–327Bus
- Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Armidale Station, Coach Stopbus
- Take the bus from Armidale Station, Coach Stop to Inverell Visitor Information Centrebus 337
26h 23m$190–313
Melbourne to Elsmore by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Elsmore is to bus which costs $190 - $320 and takes 26h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Elsmore is to fly which takes 6h 11m and costs $550 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Elsmore. However, there are services departing from Melbourne and arriving at Elsmore Rd After Loves Lane via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Armidale Station, Coach Stop and Ross Hill Public School, Andrew St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 23m.
The distance between Melbourne and Elsmore is 1084 km. The road distance is 1263.8 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Elsmore without a car is to train and bus which takes 23h and costs $170 - $410.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Melbourne to Elsmore, including transfers.
Melbourne to Elsmore bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Melbourne station.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Elsmore is to fly which takes 6h 11m and costs $550 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $320 and takes 26h 23m.
Melbourne to Elsmore bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Elsmore is 1264 km. It takes approximately 14h 17m to drive from Melbourne to Elsmore.
What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Elsmore, NSW, Australia?
Virgin Australia, Link Airways, and two other airlines fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Inverell Airport (IVR) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melbourne to Elsmore Rd After Loves Lane via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Armidale Station, Coach Stop, Inverell Visitor Information Centre, and Ross Hill Public School, Andrew St in around 26h 23m.
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Inverell Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Inverell Airport via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Inverell Airport via Canberra, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,800
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Inverell Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $230–900
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Inverell Airport via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $240–900
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Inverell Airport via Canberra, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,800
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Southern Cross to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $75–100
- First
- $100–140
- Sleeper
- $210–250
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Armidale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $60–90
- First Class
- $80–130
Train from Central Station to Tamworth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $50–75
- First Class
- $65–100
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Armidale Station, Coach Stop to Inverell Visitor Information Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Inverell Visitor Information Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Armidale Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Armidale Station, Coach Stop to Inverell Visitor Information Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–290
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $130–190
- Advantage
- $150–230
- Flexible
- $200–290
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Ross Hill Public School, Andrew St to Elsmore Rd Before Loves Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–230
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
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