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

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

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  1. Fly Melbourne Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane MEL - CFS
    2. Take the bus from Toormina Gardens to Bowra St At Wellington Drbus bus
    6h 10m
    $267–591

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Macksville Stationtrain train 33 / ...
    20h 49m
    $120–441

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Nambucca Headsbus bus Brisbane
    19h 40m
    $179–346

  4. Drive  1,318.1 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Nambucca Headscar car 1,318.1 km
    14h 1m
    $236–340

  5. Fly Melbourne Airport to Port Macquarie, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane plane MEL - PQQ
    2. Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Nambucca Headsbus bus
    8h 18m
    $350–741

  6. 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 Urungabus bus
    8h 43m
    $276–483

  7. Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane AVV - CFS
    3. Take the bus from Toormina Gardens to Bowra St At Wellington Drbus bus
    9h 53m
    $523–780

  8. Bus via Cabramatta

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus bus Sydney
    2. Take the bus from Hornsby to Nambucca Headsbus bus Pm12
    19h 51m
    $141–191

Melbourne to Nambucca Heads by train, foot, and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration20h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,189.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Nambucca Heads via Central Station in around 19h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southern Cross to Nambucca Plaza via Central Station, Macksville Station, and Macksville Post Office, Cooper St in around 20h 49m.

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