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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Wagga Wagga Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    4h 32m
    $35–180

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Wagga Wagga Station, Coach Bay 1bus bus 6204 / ...
    6h 50m
    $30–50

  3. Drive 430.4 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Wagga Waggacar car 430.4 km
    4h 57m
    $78–112

  4. Fly to Wagga Wagga

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Wagga Wagga (WGA)plane plane MEL - WGA
    4h 9m
    $212–734

  5. Bus via Tarcutta Rest Area, Sydney St

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Tarcuttabus bus Sydney
    2. Take the bus from Tarcutta Rest Area, Sydney St to Wagga Wagga Marketplace, Baylis Stbus bus 998
    7h 25m

  6. Fly to Canberra International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane MEL - CBR
    2. Take the bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Wagga Wagga Station, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    8h
    $171–379

Melbourne to Wagga Wagga by train

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration4h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 430.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 32m

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

NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Southern Cross to Wagga Wagga Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35–180 and the journey takes 4h 32m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Wagga Wagga Station, Coach Bay 1 once daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 6h 50m.

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