What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Punchbowl?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Punchbowl is to bus which costs $66 - $71 and takes 11h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Punchbowl?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Punchbowl is to fly and line 945 bus which takes 3h 30m and costs $150 - $490.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Punchbowl?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Punchbowl. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Canterbury Rd At Punchbowl Rd via Liverpool Station, Stand G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Punchbowl?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Punchbowl station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Punchbowl Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Punchbowl?

The distance between Melbourne and Punchbowl is 743 km. The road distance is 837 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Punchbowl without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Punchbowl without a car is to train which takes 11h 29m and costs $80 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Punchbowl?

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Melbourne to Punchbowl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Punchbowl bus from?

Melbourne to Punchbowl bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Punchbowl train from?

Melbourne to Punchbowl train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.

Train or bus from Melbourne to Punchbowl?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Punchbowl is to train which takes 11h 29m and costs $80 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $66 - $71 and takes 11h 32m.

Where does the Melbourne to Punchbowl bus arrive?

Melbourne to Punchbowl bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Liverpool station.

Where does the Melbourne to Punchbowl train arrive?

Melbourne to Punchbowl train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Punchbowl?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Punchbowl is 837 km. It takes approximately 8h 45m to drive from Melbourne to Punchbowl.

Where can I stay near Punchbowl?

There are 5259+ hotels available in Punchbowl.

Melbourne to Punchbowl - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 945 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Punchbowl by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly from Melbourne Airport, line 945 bus
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MEL - SYD
2. Take the bus from Thurlow St Opp Riverwood Station to Rose St At Viola Stbus
3h 30m
$152–487
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus Sydney
11h 32m
$66–71
Train
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
11h 29m
$85–243
Drive 837 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Punchbowlcar 837 km
8h 45m
$152–219
Train to Avalon Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane AVV - SYD
5h 3m
$136–541
Bus via Sydney Central Station
1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-3 / ...
12h 22m
$139–206

Melbourne to Punchbowl by train and subway

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Distance: 743.2 km
Duration: 3h 30m

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

NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Southern Cross to Central Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $80–240 and the journey takes 11h 2m. Alternatively, Firefly Express operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpool once daily. Tickets cost $63–66 and the journey takes 10h 15m.

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