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

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

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  1. Fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, bus

    best
    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 Bus Zone – River Street near Riverland Travelbus bus
    6h 10m
    $200–446

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Grafton Stationtrain train 33 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bligh St At Charles Lane to Maclean Cemetery, Cameron Stbus bus 380
    23h 20m
    $122–471

  3. Bus via Grafton

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Graftonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bligh St At Charles Lane to Maclean Cemetery, Cameron Stbus bus 380
    23h 11m
    $200–512

  4. Drive 1,475 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Townsendcar car 1,475 km
    15h 38m
    $264–381

  5. Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane MEL - CFS
    2. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departures to Bus Zone - River Street at McLachlan Parkbus bus
    6h 50m
    $300–706

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au100-3 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to MacLeanbus bus Pm12
    24h 1m
    $225–365

Melbourne to Townsend by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration23h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$200Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,387.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Maclean Cemetery, Cameron St via Central Station, Grafton, and Bligh St At Charles Lane in around 23h 11m.

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