There are 7 ways to get from Melbourne to Kariong by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport, train
best- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MEL - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Gosford Stationtrain
5h 26m$138–385Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus Sydney
- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Gosford Station, Stand Gbus 3171 / ...
14h 15m$74–316Train
- Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Gosford Stationtrain Ccn
13h 11m$91–251Drive 906.3 km
- Drive from Melbourne to Kariongcar 906.3 km
9h 40m$166–240Fly Melbourne Airport to Newcastle Airport, train
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane MEL - NTL
- Take the train from Hamilton Station to Gosford Stationtrain
5h 50m$150–409Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain
- Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane AVV - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Gosford Stationtrain
6h 54m$122–329Bus, train
- Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-3 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Gosford Stationtrain Ccn
14h 19m$139–207
Melbourne to Kariong by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Kariong is to train which costs $90 - $260 and takes 13h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Kariong is to fly and train which takes 5h 26m and costs $130 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Kariong. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Central Coast Hwy Opp 95 via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and Gosford Station, Stand D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Kariong station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Gosford Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 11m.
The distance between Melbourne and Kariong is 814 km. The road distance is 906.3 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Kariong without a car is to train which takes 13h 11m and costs $90 - $260.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Melbourne to Kariong, including transfers.
Melbourne to Kariong bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.
Melbourne to Kariong train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Kariong is to train which takes 13h 11m and costs $90 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $320 and takes 14h 15m.
What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Kariong, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Southern Cross to Central Coast Hwy Opp 95 via Central Station, Gosford Station, and Gosford Station, Stand D in around 13h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Coast Hwy Opp 95 via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Gosford Station, Stand G, and Gosford Station, Stand D in around 14h 15m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–350
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–900
Flights from Avalon Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–300
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Gosford Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Gosford Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Hamilton Station to Gosford Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Gosford Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Gosford Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $63–66
- Website
- Firefly Express
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Booking & Getting There
Melbourne to Kariong bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Central Station.
Melbourne to Kariong train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Kariong is 906 km. It takes approximately 9h 40m to drive from Melbourne to Kariong.
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