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

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There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Goonellabah by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Melbourne Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane plane MEL - BNK
    6h 3m
    $195–410

  2. Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane AVV - OOL
    3. Take the bus from Bilinga to Ballina Service Centerbus bus
    9h 19m
    $150–460

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Casino Stationtrain train 33 / ...
    25h 47m
    $163–485

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Lismorebus bus Pm12
    25h 49m
    $215–327

  5. Drive  1,558.8 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Goonellabahcar car 1,558.8 km
    16h 32m
    $285–411

  6. Fly Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane MEL - OOL
    2. Take the bus from Bilinga to Ballina Service Centerbus bus
    7h 51m
    $156–476

  7. Fly Melbourne Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane MEL - CFS
    2. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departures to Bus Interchange – Tamar Streetbus bus
    8h 40m
    $373–756

  8. Bus via Grafton

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Graftonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bent St At Spring St to Molesworth St After Conway Stbus bus 695
    27h 17m
    $172–544

Melbourne to Goonellabah by train and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration25h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$163Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,325.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 3m

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

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southern Cross to Rous Rd At Taylor Av via Central Station, Casino Station, Casino Station, Coach Bay, and Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St in around 25h 47m.

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