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

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

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  1. Fly Melbourne Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane MEL - CFS
    2. Take the bus from Southern Cross University to Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper Stbus bus
    8h 1m
    $252–649

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Macksville Stationtrain train 33 / ...
    21h 37m
    $111–449

  3. Bus via Bulahdelah

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Bulahdelahbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bulahdelah to Macksvillebus bus
    21h 19m
    $213–371

  4. Drive 1,307.2 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Scotts Headcar car 1,307.2 km
    13h 54m
    $232–335

  5. Fly Melbourne Airport to Port Macquarie, bus, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane plane MEL - PQQ
    2. Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus bus
    3. Take the train from Kempsey Station to Macksville Stationtrain train
    10h 3m
    $338–871

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

    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
    3. Take the bus from Southern Cross University to Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper Stbus bus
    11h 44m
    $188–738

  7. Fly Melbourne Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, bus, train

    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 Coffs Harbour Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Coffs Harbour Station to Macksville Stationtrain train
    10h 46m
    $259–614

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Macksvillebus bus Pm12
    21h 59m
    $164–385

Melbourne to Scotts Head by train, foot, and bus

Calendar34Weekly Services
Duration21h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,232 km
  • Duration: 8h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Melbourne to Adin St Before Short St via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Bulahdelah, Macksville, and Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St in around 21h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southern Cross to Scotts Head Public School, Vernon Rd via Central Station, Macksville Station, and Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St in around 21h 37m.

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