There are 3 ways to get from Melbourne to Nicholson River by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain Traralgon
4h 12m$55–74Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Flinder St Station/Flinders St to Traralgon Station/Princes Stbus Traralgon
- Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Bairnsdalebus Traralgon
5h 19m$48–98Drive 296.9 km
- Drive from Melbourne to Nicholson Rivercar 296.9 km
3h 35m$54–77
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Nicholson River is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Nicholson River is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne station to Nicholson River. However, there are services departing from Flinder St Station/Flinders St and arriving at Bairnsdale via Traralgon Station/Princes St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne station to Nicholson River station. However, there are services departing from Flinders Street Station and arriving at Bairnsdale Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
The distance between Melbourne and Nicholson River is 291 km. The road distance is 296.9 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Nicholson River without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs $55 - $75.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Melbourne to Nicholson River, including transfers.
Melbourne to Nicholson River bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Flinder St Station/Flinders St.
Melbourne to Nicholson River train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Flinders Street Station.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Nicholson River is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs $55 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $100 and takes 5h 19m.
What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Nicholson River, VIC, Australia?
V/Line operates a train from Flinders Street Station to Bairnsdale Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $10–14 and the journey takes 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Flinder St Station/Flinders St to Nicholson River via Traralgon Station/Princes St and Bairnsdale in around 5h 19m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Flinders Street Station to Bairnsdale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $10–14
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Flinder St Station/Flinders St to Traralgon Station/Princes St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–20
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
Bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Bairnsdale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–18
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
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More Questions & Answers
Melbourne to Nicholson River bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Traralgon Station/Princes St.
Melbourne to Nicholson River train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Bairnsdale Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Nicholson River is 297 km. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Melbourne to Nicholson River.
There are 199+ hotels available in Nicholson River.








