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How to get fromMelbourne to Emerald Beachby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly Melbourne Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane MEL - CFS
    5h 26m
    $257–641

  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 Coffs Harbour Stationtrain train 33 / ...
    22h 16m
    $119–454

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au100-3 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Coffs Harbourbus bus Brisbane
    20h 51m
    $206–409

  4. Drive 1,379.3 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Emerald Beachcar car 1,379.3 km
    14h 40m
    $247–356

  5. Fly Melbourne Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane plane MEL - BNK
    2. Take the bus from Ballina Airport - Ground Transport Area near Flight Arrivals to Bus Zone – Moonee Beach Road near Sullivans Roadbus bus
    7h 32m
    $242–494

  6. Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Coffs Harbour Airport

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane AVV - CFS
    9h 9m
    $183–730

  7. Bus via Campbellfield

    1. Take the bus from Campbellfield to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    2. Take the bus from Chatswood to Coffs Harbourbus bus Pm12
    24h 31m
    $184–234

Melbourne to Emerald Beach by train and bus

Calendar34Weekly Services
Duration22h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,161.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 26m

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

Qantas flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melbourne to Solitary Islands Way Opp Fiddaman Rd via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Coffs Harbour, and Park Av Opp Little St in around 20h 51m.

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