How to travel from Beechworth to Melbourne, Australia

The distance between Beechworth and Melbourne is around 276km (171 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Beechworth to Melbourne by bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Melbourne (MEL).

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    A$250($170)
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Bus to Melbourne

Take the bus to Melbourne.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$73($49)
Operated by

Firefly Express

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Drive

Drive to Melbourne.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance276km (171 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Beechworth and Melbourne

There are several options for getting from Beechworth to Melbourne by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$40 ($27) and will take around 3h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$250 ($170).

The distance between Beechworth and Melbourne is around 276km (171 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 223km (138 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Beechworth and Melbourne by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Beechworth to Melbourne is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx A$250 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Beechworth and Melbourne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$40 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Beechworth and Melbourne. We recommend that you take the bus to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Melbourne (MEL). instead which will take 2h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Beechworth and Melbourne. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Beechworth to Melbourne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Wangaratta. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

V-Line and Firefly Express run regular bus services between Beechworth and Melbourne. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 3h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Beechworth to Melbourne. We recommend that you take the bus to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Melbourne (MEL). instead which will take 2h 35m.

The closest major airport to Melbourne is Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Melbourne. Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) and King Island Airport (KNS) (KNS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Beechworth and Melbourne. The distance is around 276km (171 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Beechworth to Melbourne is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around A$40 ($27).

How do I get from Beechworth to Melbourne

Compare travel optionsbetween Beechworth and Melbourne

Transport options from Beechworth to Melbourne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
2h 35m
A$250($170)
twice daily346km (215 miles)
Bus to Melbourne + 1 similar
3h 35m
A$73($49)
twice a week279km (173 miles)
Bus3h 35m
A$40($27)
5 times a week291km (181 miles)
Drive
3hrs
A$37($25)
on demand276km (171 miles)

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Airports near Melbourne

The following major airports near Melbourne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Melbourne
AVV
Avalon Airport (AVV)
International Airport
Distance
49km (30 miles) from Melbourne
KNS
King Island Airport (KNS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
248km (154 miles) from Melbourne