There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Sawtell by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Melbourne Airport
best- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane MEL - CFS
4h 16m$322–734Train
cheapest- Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Sawtell Stationtrain 31 / ...
20h 36m$122–437Bus
- Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-3 / ...
- Take the bus from Central Station to Coffs Harbourbus Brisbane
20h 38m$221–405Drive 1,354.5 km
- Drive from Melbourne to Sawtellcar 1,354.5 km
14h 17m$292–421Train to Avalon Airport, fly
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain
- Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane AVV - CFS
7h 59m$456–1,018Bus via Campbellfield
- Take the bus from Campbellfield to Central Stationbus Sydney
- Take the bus from Chatswood to Coffs Harbourbus Pm12
24h 7m$162–210
Melbourne to Sawtell by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Sawtell is to bus via Campbellfield which costs $160 - $210 and takes 24h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Sawtell is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $320 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Sawtell. However, there are services departing from Melbourne and arriving at Sawtell RSL, First Av via Central Station and Park Av At Little St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Sawtell station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Sawtell Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 36m.
The distance between Melbourne and Sawtell is 1145 km. The road distance is 1354.5 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Sawtell without a car is to train which takes 20h 36m and costs $120 - $440.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Melbourne to Sawtell, including transfers.
Melbourne to Sawtell bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Melbourne station.
Melbourne to Sawtell train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Sawtell is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $320 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $440 and takes 20h 36m, you could also bus, which costs $220 - $410 and takes 20h 38m.
What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Sawtell, NSW, Australia?
Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Link Airways fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southern Cross to Sawtell Station via Central Station in around 20h 36m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–600
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–600
Flights from Avalon Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $480–800
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Southern Cross to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–240
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–140
- Sleeper
- $220–240
Train from Central Station to Sawtell Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–200
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $55–75
- First
- $85–100
- Sleeper
- $180–200
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Central Station to Sawtell Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $40–60
- First Class
- $60–90
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $6
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $140–210
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Central Station to Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $85–130
- Flexible
- $110–190
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Central Station to Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Chatswood to Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Campbellfield to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $63–66
- Website
- Firefly Express
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Melbourne to Sawtell bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney Central Station.
Melbourne to Sawtell train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Sawtell is 1355 km. It takes approximately 14h 17m to drive from Melbourne to Sawtell.
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