What is the cheapest way to get from Nelson to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Nelson to Melbourne is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 4h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nelson to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Nelson to Melbourne is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 15m and costs $280 - $450.

Is there a direct bus between Nelson and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Nelson to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Ballarat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.

How far is it from Nelson to Melbourne?

The distance between Nelson and Melbourne is 426 km. The road distance is 402.4 km.

How do I travel from Nelson to Melbourne without a car?

The best way to get from Nelson to Melbourne without a car is to bus which takes 7h 10m and costs $150 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Nelson to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Nelson to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nelson to Melbourne bus from?

Nelson to Melbourne bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East station.

Where does the Nelson to Melbourne bus arrive?

Nelson to Melbourne bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.

Can I drive from Nelson to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Nelson to Melbourne is 402 km. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Nelson to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5279+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Nelson to Melbourne - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Nelson to Melbourne by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car

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Taxi, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Nelson to Mount Gambier Airport (MGB)taxi
2. Fly from Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane MGB - MEL
2h 15m
$284–446
Taxi, bus, train
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1. Take the taxi from Nelson to General Store/Greenham Sttaxi
2. Take the bus from General Store/Greenham St to Warrnambool Station/Merri Stbus
3. Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
7h 12m
$73–107
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach
2. Take the bus from Ballarat to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
7h 10m
$150–189
Drive 402.4 km
1. Drive from Nelson to Melbournecar 402.4 km
4h 52m
$73–105

Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

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1h 8mAverage Duration

$198Cheapest Price

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Distance: 426.2 km
Duration: 2h 15m

What companies run services between Nelson, VIC, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Nelson to Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East and Ballarat in around 7h 10m.

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