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

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There are 7 ways to get from Melbourne to Yamba 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 30m
    $222–547

  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 Claude St At Wooli Stbus bus 380
    23h 50m
    $136–458

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au100-3 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Yamba YHAbus bus Brisbane
    23h 35m
    $247–451

  4. Drive  1,491.1 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Yambacar car 1,491.1 km
    15h 50m
    $270–390

  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 to Yamba YHAbus bus
    7h 9m
    $347–694

  6. Fly to Gold Coast Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane MEL - OOL
    2. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Byron Baybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Byron Bay to Yamba YHAbus bus
    9h 4m
    $203–593

  7. Bus via Cabramatta

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus bus Sydney
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to MacLeanbus bus Pm12
    23h 46m
    $167–220

Melbourne to Yamba by train, foot, and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration23h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,404.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Melbourne to Yamba YHA via Sydney Central Station and Central Station in around 23h 35m.

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