What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Safety Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Safety Beach is to train which costs $110 - $460 and takes 22h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Safety Beach?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Safety Beach is to fly which takes 5h 34m and costs $260 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Safety Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Safety Beach. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Woolgoolga Solitary Islands Way via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Safety Beach?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Safety Beach station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Coffs Harbour Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 31m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Safety Beach?

The distance between Melbourne and Safety Beach is 1169 km. The road distance is 1387.3 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Safety Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Safety Beach without a car is to bus via Cabramatta which takes 21h 35m and costs $170 - $220.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Safety Beach?

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Melbourne to Safety Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Safety Beach bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Safety Beach train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Melbourne to Safety Beach?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Safety Beach is to fly which takes 5h 34m and costs $260 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via Cabramatta, which costs $170 - $220 and takes 21h 35m, you could also train, which costs $110 - $460 and takes 22h 31m.

Where does the Melbourne to Safety Beach bus arrive?

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

Where does the Melbourne to Safety Beach train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Safety Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Safety Beach is 1387 km. It takes approximately 14h 46m to drive from Melbourne to Safety Beach.

Where can I stay near Safety Beach?

There are 491+ hotels available in Safety Beach.

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There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Safety Beach by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly Melbourne Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane MEL - CFS
5h 34m
$264–662
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Coffs Harbour Stationtrain 33 / ...
22h 31m
$119–455
Bus via Cabramatta
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Woolgoolga Solitary Islands Waybus Pm12
21h 35m
$174–217
Drive 1,387.3 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Safety Beachcar 1,387.3 km
14h 46m
$248–357
Fly Melbourne Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, bus
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane MEL - BNK
2. Take the bus from Ballina Airport - Ground Transport Area near Flight Arrivals to Bus Zone - Woolworths on Solitary Islands Waybus
6h 39m
$233–478
Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Coffs Harbour Airport
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane AVV - CFS
9h 17m
$190–751
Fly Melbourne Airport to Port Macquarie, bus
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane MEL - PQQ
2. Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Woolgoolga Solitary Islands Waybus
9h 34m
$352–786
Bus
1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-3 / ...
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Woolgoolabus Brisbane
21h 55m
$230–421

Melbourne to Safety Beach by bus and train

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21h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,168.7 km
Duration: 5h 34m

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

Qantas flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Woolgoolga Solitary Islands Way via Liverpool, Liverpool Station, Central Station, and Central Station in around 21h 35m.

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