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How to get fromMelbourne to Swanseaby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Swansea by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Newcastle Airport, line 29 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane MEL - NTL
    2. Take the bus from Main Rd Opp Cardiff Station to Bowman St Opp Lake Rdbus bus
    5h 35m
    $136–369

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Cardiff Stationtrain train Ccn
    15h 28m
    $110–305

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Morisset Stationtrain train Ccn
    13h 54m
    $160–365

  4. Drive 963.8 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Swanseacar car 963.8 km
    10h 20m
    $171–247

  5. Fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane MEL - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Cardiff Stationtrain train
    7h 29m
    $143–332

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au100-3 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Charlestownbus bus Pm12
    16h 21m
    $166–265

Melbourne to Swansea by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration15h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 914.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 35m

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

You can take a train from Southern Cross to Swansea via Central Station and Morisset Station in around 13h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melbourne to Bowman St At Peel St via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Charlestown, and Charlestown Square, Pearson St, Stand B in around 16h 21m.

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