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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Nelson to Melbourne

Composite routes from Nelson to Melbourne

Cheapest
4 h 50 min
Car
423 km.
from $23
Fastest
1 h 5 min
Plane
Other
7 h 20 min
Bus, Train
346 km.
from $55.97
7 h 9 min
346 km.
from $119.57

Transport providers

Bus operators

Firefly Express

Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Ballarat to Southern
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$40.44–$56.87

V-Line Buses

Phone:
+61 3 9662 2505
Website:
vline.com.au/
Bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Ballarat
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$3.03–$20.22
Bus from General Store/Greenham St to Warrnambool
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$1.64–$13.90

Train operators

V/Line

Phone:
1800 800 007
Website:
vline.com.au/
Train from Warrnambool to Southern
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.81–$7.58

Airlines

Regional Express

Website:
rex.com.au/
Plane from Mount Gambier Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.38–$518.14

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Nelson to Melbourne is to bus and train which costs $42.39 - $65.22 and takes 7h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nelson to Melbourne is to fly which takes 2h 8m and costs $152.17 - $304.35 .

How far is it from Nelson to Melbourne?

The distance between Nelson and Melbourne is 429 km. The road distance is 426.9 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 9m and costs $65.22 - $103.26 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Nelson to Melbourne, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Nelson to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Nelson to Melbourne is to fly which takes 2h 8m and costs $152.17 - $304.35 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65.22 - $103.26 and takes 7h 9m.

Can I drive from Nelson to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Nelson to Melbourne is 427 km. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Nelson to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 4484+ hotels available in Melbourne. Prices start at $74.70 per night.
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