What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Goolwa Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Goolwa Beach is to bus via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St which costs $15 - $75 and takes 15h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Goolwa Beach?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Goolwa Beach is to fly and train and bus which takes 6h 37m and costs $130 - $320.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Goolwa Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Goolwa Beach. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Gardiner St / Hogben Rd - North side via Adelaide Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Goolwa Beach?

The distance between Melbourne and Goolwa Beach is 795 km. The road distance is 724.8 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Goolwa Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Goolwa Beach without a car is to train and taxi which takes 9h 42m and costs $280 - $500.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Goolwa Beach?

It takes approximately 9h 42m to get from Melbourne to Goolwa Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Goolwa Beach bus from?

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

Where does the Melbourne to Goolwa Beach bus arrive?

Melbourne to Goolwa Beach bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Adelaide station.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Goolwa Beach?

Goolwa Beach is 30 min behind Melbourne. It is currently 4:08 PM in Melbourne and 3:38 PM in Goolwa Beach.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Goolwa Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Goolwa Beach is 725 km. It takes approximately 8h 16m to drive from Melbourne to Goolwa Beach.

Where can I stay near Goolwa Beach?

There are 654+ hotels available in Goolwa Beach.

Melbourne to Goolwa Beach - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Goolwa Beach by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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Train, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Murray Bridge Stationtrain The Overland
2. Take the taxi from Murray Bridge Station to Goolwa Beachtaxi
9h 42m
$289–501
Bus via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to 85 Franklin Stbus Coach
2. Take the bus from Adelaide Central Bus Station to Gardiner St / Hogben Rd - North sidebus 1251
15h 5m
$15–74
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaidebus Adelaide
2. Take the bus from Adelaide Central Bus Station to Gardiner St / Hogben Rd - North sidebus 1251
13h 30m
$67–80
Drive 724.8 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Goolwa Beachcar 724.8 km
8h 16m
$130–187
Fly from Melbourne Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane MEL - ADL
2. Take the train from Adelaide station to Seaford stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Zone B Seaford Interchange to Stop 15 Hutchinson St / Collingwood St - North sidebus
6h 37m
$132–318
Train to Avalon Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane AVV - ADL
3. Take the bus from Zone B Seaford Interchange to Stop 15 Hutchinson St / Collingwood St - North sidebus
8h 10m
$128–437

Melbourne to Goolwa Beach by bus

14Weekly Buses

13h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 794.6 km
Duration: 9h 42m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Goolwa Beach, SA, Australia?

You can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Gardiner St / Hogben Rd - North side via Adelaide Central Bus Station in around 13h 30m.

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