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How to get fromMelbourne to Iluka Bayby plane, bus, ferry, train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Melbourne to Iluka Bay by plane, bus, ferry, train, or car

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  1. Fly Melbourne Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane plane MEL - BNK
    2. Take the bus from Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St to Charles St After Denne Stbus bus
    6h 54m
    $191–410

  2. Train, bus

    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 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Grafton Station, Coach Stop to Charles St After Denne Stbus bus 143
    24h 29m
    $138–464

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Yamba YHAbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Yamba Wharf to Iluka Wharfferry ferry Crf
    24h 27m
    $184–559

  4. Drive  1,506.3 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Iluka Baycar car 1,506.3 km
    16h 1m
    $269–388

  5. 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 Zone - River Street at McLachlan Parkbus bus
    7h 53m
    $332–709

  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 Gold Coast Airport to Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St to Charles St After Denne Stbus bus
    8h 24m
    $204–490

  7. Fly Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane MEL - BNE
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane International to Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St to Charles St After Denne Stbus bus
    10h 20m
    $249–475

  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 Gold Coast Airport to Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchangebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St to Charles St After Denne Stbus bus
    9h 52m
    $208–524

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to MacLeanbus bus Pm12
    24h 29m
    $210–327

Melbourne to Iluka Bay by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration24h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$184Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,401.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Charles St After Denne St via Central Station and McLachlan Park, River St in around 24h 29m.

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