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

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There are 8 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
    8h 1m
    $331–677

  2. Bus via South Grafton Public School, Armidale St

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus 6208 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Grafton Station, Coach Stopbus bus 3101 / ...
    25h 39m
    $112–165

  3. Train

    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

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Graftonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from South Grafton Public School, Vere St to Wooli Rd After Lloyds Rdbus bus
    24h 37m
    $241–439

  5. Drive  1,439.5 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Pillar Valleycar car 1,439.5 km
    15h 13m
    $263–380

  6. 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
    $243–514

  7. 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 52m
    $222–572

  8. Fly to Armidale, bus, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Armidale (ARM)plane plane MEL - ARM
    2. Take the bus from Armidale Airport to Urunga Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Urunga Station to Grafton Stationtrain train
    13h 21m
    $406–981

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: 8h 1m

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, and South Grafton Public School, Vere St in around 24h 37m.

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