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

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There are 9 ways to get from Melbourne to Grafton by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Melbourne Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane MEL - CFS
    2. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Grafton City Southbus bus
    6h 9m
    $263–664

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Grafton Stationtrain train 33 / ...
    21h 58m
    $117–463

  3. Bus via Grafton

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Graftonbus bus Brisbane
    22h 39m
    $198–512

  4. Drive 1,443.6 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Graftoncar car 1,443.6 km
    15h 21m
    $256–370

  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 – River Street near Riverland Travelbus bus
    3. Take the bus from River St After John St to Prince St At Fitzroy Stbus bus
    7h
    $203–446

  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 Graftonbus bus
    8h 56m
    $168–443

  7. Fly Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane MEL - BNE
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Grafton Stationtrain train
    9h 8m
    $201–513

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

    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 Graftonbus bus
    10h 24m
    $174–622

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au100-3 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Graftonbus bus Au001
    24h 13m
    $217–353

Melbourne to Grafton by train

Calendar34Weekly Trains
Duration21h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$117Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,222.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 9m

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

You can take a train from Southern Cross to Grafton Station via Central Station in around 21h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Prince St At Fitzroy St via Central Station, Grafton, and Bligh St At Charles Lane in around 22h 39m.

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