There are 7 ways to get from Melbourne to South Grafton by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus
best- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane MEL - CFS
- Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Grafton City Southbus
6h 9m$273–664Train
cheapest- Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Grafton Stationtrain 33 / ...
21h 58m$117–463Bus via Cabramatta
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus Sydney
- Take the bus from Chatswood to Grafton City Southbus Pm12
22h 38m$182–231Drive 1,441.1 km
- Drive from Melbourne to South Graftoncar 1,441.1 km
15h 18m$259–374Fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, bus
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane MEL - BNK
- Take the bus from Ballina Airport - Ground Transport Area near Flight Arrivals to Bus Zone – River Street near Riverland Travelbus
- Take the bus from River St After John St to Spring St Opp Zuber Lanebus
6h 56m$203–445Fly to Brisbane Airport, train
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MEL - BNE
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Grafton Stationtrain
9h 15m$201–523Bus
- Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-3 / ...
- Take the bus from Central Station to Graftonbus Brisbane
22h 40m$241–453
Melbourne to South Grafton by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to South Grafton is to train which costs $110 - $470 and takes 21h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to South Grafton is to fly and bus which takes 6h 9m and costs $270 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to South Grafton. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Grafton City South via Burwood Station, Burwood Rd, Stand G and Chatswood. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to South Grafton station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Grafton Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 58m.
The distance between Melbourne and South Grafton is 1223 km. The road distance is 1441.1 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne to South Grafton without a car is to train which takes 21h 58m and costs $110 - $470.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Melbourne to South Grafton, including transfers.
Melbourne to South Grafton bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Melbourne station.
Melbourne to South Grafton train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.
The best way to get from Melbourne to South Grafton is to train which takes 21h 58m and costs $110 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus via Cabramatta, which costs $180 - $240 and takes 22h 38m.
What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and South Grafton, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Southern Cross to Grafton Station via Central Station in around 21h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Grafton City South via Liverpool, Liverpool Station, Burwood Station, Burwood Station, Burwood Rd, Stand G, Chatswood Station, Railway St, Stand H, and Chatswood in around 22h 38m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–550
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–550
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–380
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–800
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–370
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–270
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–300
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–380
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–380
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–310
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Southern Cross to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $75–100
- First
- $100–140
- Sleeper
- $210–250
Train from Central Station to Grafton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 56m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–220
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $60–80
- First
- $85–110
- Sleeper
- $190–220
Train from Roma Street Station to Grafton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–160
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $30–45
- First
- $45–65
- Sleeper
- $140–160
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Grafton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $70–110
- First Class
- $95–150
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Coffs Harbour to Grafton City South
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Chatswood to Grafton City South
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpool
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
- Phone
- +61 (0)2 5625 0065
- [email protected]
- Website
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Ballina Airport - Ground Transport Area near Flight Arrivals to Bus Zone – River Street near Riverland Travel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- busways.com.au
Bus from River St After John St to Spring St Opp Zuber Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://www.busways.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.busways.com.au/nsw/plan-your-trip/route-timetables
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $140–240
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Grafton
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–220
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $100–150
- Advantage
- $120–180
- Flexible
- $150–220
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More Questions & Answers
Melbourne to South Grafton bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney Central Station.
Melbourne to South Grafton train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to South Grafton is 1441 km. It takes approximately 15h 18m to drive from Melbourne to South Grafton.
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