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

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There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Goulburn by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Canberra International Airport, bus

    best
    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
    4h 44m
    $158–364

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Goulburn Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    8h 23m
    $50–220

  3. Bus via Canberra

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Canberrabus bus Sydney
    2. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre to Goulburn Station, Coach Stopbus bus 855
    10h 10m
    $113–244

  4. Drive 665.3 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Goulburncar car 665.3 km
    7h 1m
    $120–173

  5. Fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane MEL - SYD
    2. Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Goulburn Stationtrain train
    6h 33m
    $156–491

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Goulburn Station, Coach Stopbus bus 6202 / ...
    10h 50m
    $50–100

Melbourne to Goulburn by train

Calendar34Weekly Trains
Duration8h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 582 km
  • Duration: 4h 44m

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

NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Southern Cross to Goulburn Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $50–220 and the journey takes 8h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Goulburn Station, Coach Stop via Jolimont Centre in around 10h 10m.

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