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How to get fromPort Lincoln to Bairnsdaleby plane, train, bus, car, or car ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Port Lincoln to Bairnsdale by plane, train, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to Melbourne Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane PLO - MEL
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain train
    8h 52m
    $410–768

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lewis St / Washington St - North West side to Adelaide Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Adelaide to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain train
    25h 45m
    $110–264

  3. Bus, drive, car ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Port Lincoln to Arno Baybus bus
    2. Drive from Arno Bay to Lucky Baycar car
    3. Take the carferry from Lucky Bay to Wallaroocarferry car ferry
    4. Take the bus from Charles Tce / Irwine St - North East side to Stop B1 King William St - East sidebus bus
    5. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    6. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain train
    26h 52m
    $256–573

  4. Drive 1,636.6 km

    1. Drive from Port Lincoln to Bairnsdalecar car 1,636.6 km
    18h 23m
    $292–422

  5. Fly to Canberra International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane PLO - CBR
    2. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave to Bairnsdalebus bus
    12h 8m
    $400–1,372

  6. Fly to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Fly from Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane PLO - AVV
    2. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain train
    10h 40m
    $436–1,008

  7. Bus, train via Adelaide

    1. Take the bus from Lewis St / Washington St - North West side to Adelaide Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain train
    27h 45m
    $160–550

Port Lincoln to Bairnsdale by bus and train

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration25h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,184.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 52m

What companies run services between Port Lincoln, SA, Australia and Bairnsdale, VIC, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Port Lincoln to Bairnsdale. However, you can take the taxi to Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) airport, fly to Melbourne Airport (MEL), walk to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr, take the bus to Skybus Coach Terminal, walk to Southern Cross Station, then take the train to Bairnsdale Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lewis St / Washington St - North West side to Bairnsdale Station via Adelaide, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, and Southern Cross Station in around 25h 45m.

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