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

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There are 7 ways to get from Melbourne to Pillar Valley by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly 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
    7h 56m
    $341–677

  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 / ...
    23h 48m
    $132–455

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au100-3 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Graftonbus bus Brisbane
    24h 54m
    $243–442

  4. Drive  1,439.5 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Pillar Valleycar car 1,439.5 km
    15h 13m
    $261–376

  5. Fly 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 MacLean to Grafton City Southbus bus
    8h 55m
    $243–574

  6. Fly 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
    10h 58m
    $212–582

  7. Bus via Campbellfield

    1. Take the bus from Campbellfield to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chatswood to Grafton City Southbus bus
    3. Take the bus from South Grafton Public School, Vere St to Wooli Rd After Lloyds Rdbus bus
    26h 13m
    $173–224

Melbourne to Pillar Valley by train, foot, and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration23h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,259.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 56m

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

You can take a train from Southern Cross to Wooli Rd After Lloyds Rd via Central Station, Grafton Station, and South Grafton Public School, Armidale St in around 23h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melbourne to Wooli Rd After Lloyds Rd via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Grafton, Bligh St At Charles Lane, South Grafton High School, Stand A, Tyson St, and South Grafton High School, Stand B, Tyson St in around 24h 54m.

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