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

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There are 7 ways to get from Melbourne to Exeter 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 Glenfield Station to Exeter Stationtrain train
    6h 4m
    $154–352

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Leighton Gardens, Argyle Stbus bus 6206 / ...
    11h 21m
    $56–80

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Goulburnbus bus Sydney
    2. Take the train from Goulburn Station to Exeter Stationtrain train Shl
    10h 13m
    $102–109

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Moss Vale Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    10h 18m
    $63–232

  5. Drive 728 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Exetercar car 728 km
    7h 42m
    $131–189

  6. Fly Melbourne Airport to Canberra International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane MEL - CBR
    2. Take the bus from Canberra Airport, Terminal Av to Goulburn Station, Coach Stopbus bus
    3. Take the train from Goulburn Station to Exeter Stationtrain train
    6h 32m
    $165–374

  7. 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 Glenfield Station to Exeter Stationtrain train
    7h 32m
    $130–301

Melbourne to Exeter by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 863.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 4m

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

NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Southern Cross to Moss Vale Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $55–230 and the journey takes 9h 11m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Leighton Gardens, Argyle St twice daily. Tickets cost $50–80 and the journey takes 10h 10m.

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