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

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

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  1. Fly from Melbourne Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane MEL - CFS
    4h 21m
    $262–634

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Sawtell Stationtrain train 31 / ...
    20h 36m
    $112–443

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au100-3 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Coffs Harbourbus bus Brisbane
    20h 37m
    $207–409

  4. Drive 1,355.9 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Sawtellcar car 1,355.9 km
    14h 21m
    $244–352

  5. Train to Avalon Airport, fly

    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 4m
    $178–723

  6. Bus via Cabramatta

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus bus Sydney
    2. Take the bus from Hornsby to Coffs Harbourbus bus Pm12
    21h 28m
    $177–220

Melbourne to Sawtell by train

Calendar34Weekly Trains
Duration20h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$112Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,144.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 21m

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

Qantas flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southern Cross to Sawtell Station via Central Station in around 20h 36m.

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