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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Wellington to Melbourne

Composite routes from Wellington to Melbourne

Cheapest
7 h 19 min
Car
640 km.
from $35
Other
3 h 36 min
Plane
686 km.
from $245.39
13 h 55 min
687 km.
from $18.23
11 h 59 min
Train, bus via Cootamundra, Train, bus via Cootamundra
686 km.
from $58.04
4 h 10 min
Train, Plane
686 km.
from $259.68
17 h 40 min
Train, Bus
686 km.
from $79.46

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Wellington Station to Orange
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$4.17–$6.32
Train from Wellington Station to Dubbo
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$3.79–$5.31
Train from Wellington Station to Blacktown
Ave. Duration:
5h 21m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$6.95–$15.16
Bus from Orange Station, Coach Bay 3 to Cootamundra
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$0.14–$11.37
Bus from Wellington Station, Coach Stop to Orange
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.14–$6.19
Bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1 to Southern
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$0.14–$24.00

Firefly Express

Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Liverpool to Southern
Ave. Duration:
10h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.95–$59.37

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Orange Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$265.25–$694.70
Plane from Dubbo City Regional Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
3h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$277.88–$694.70

Link Airways

Website:
linkairways.com/
Plane from Orange Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$214.73–$442.08
Plane from Dubbo City Regional Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$239.99–$505.24

Train operators

NSW TrainLink XPT

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Cootamundra Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
5h 44m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$29.05–$138.94

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Wellington to Melbourne is to bus which costs $1 - $35.87 and takes 13h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wellington to Melbourne is to drive and fly which takes 3h 36m and costs $195.65 - $380.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Wellington and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Wellington station to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Wellington Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St via Orange Station, Coach Bay 3 and Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 55m.

How far is it from Wellington to Melbourne?

The distance between Wellington and Melbourne is 747 km. The road distance is 823.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Wellington to Melbourne without a car is to train and bus via Cootamundra which takes 11h 59m and costs $28.26 - $141.30 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Wellington to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wellington to Melbourne bus from?

Wellington to Melbourne bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Wellington Station, Coach Stop.

Where does the Wellington to Melbourne bus arrive?

Wellington to Melbourne bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Orange Station, Coach Bay 1.

Can I drive from Wellington to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Wellington to Melbourne is 824 km. It takes approximately 9h to drive from Wellington to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 4420+ hotels available in Melbourne. Prices start at $77.84 per night.
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