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How to get fromMelbourne to Port Kemblaby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Port Kembla by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Melbourne Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane MEL - SYD
    2. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Stationtrain train
    4h 57m
    $170–549

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Campbelltown Station, Stand Cbus bus 6406 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Campbelltown Station, Stand D to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus bus 887
    13h 55m
    $69–97

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Campbelltown Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Campbelltown Station, Stand D to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus bus 887
    12h 30m
    $91–250

  4. Bus via Canberra

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Canberrabus bus Sydney
    2. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus bus 855
    12h 47m
    $154–297

  5. Drive  802.5 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Port Kemblacar car 802.5 km
    8h 43m
    $173–250

  6. Train to Avalon Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane AVV - SYD
    3. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Stationtrain train
    6h 30m
    $144–603

Melbourne to Port Kembla by train and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration12h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Melbourne to Port Kembla.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 806.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Port Kembla, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Port Kembla North Station via Jolimont Centre, Wollongong Station, Station St, and Wollongong Station in around 12h 47m.

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