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How to get fromMelbourne to Sapphire Beachby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly Melbourne Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane MEL - CFS
    5h 16m
    $286–640

  2. Train

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    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Coffs Harbour Stationtrain train 33 / ...
    22h 6m
    $128–447

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Coffs Harbourbus bus Brisbane
    20h 6m
    $192–365

  4. Drive  1,369.7 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Sapphire Beachcar car 1,369.7 km
    14h 31m
    $250–361

  5. Fly Melbourne Airport 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 – Moonee Beach Road near Sullivans Roadbus bus
    7h 32m
    $272–513

  6. Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Coffs Harbour Airport

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane AVV - CFS
    8h 59m
    $570–774

  7. Bus via Campbellfield

    1. Take the bus from Campbellfield to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    2. Take the bus from Chatswood to Coffs Harbourbus bus Pm12
    24h 18m
    $162–212

Melbourne to Sapphire Beach by train and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration22h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,151.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 16m

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

Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Link Airways fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Solitary Islands Way After Gaudrons Rd via Central Station, Coffs Harbour, and Park Av Opp Little St in around 20h 6m.

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