How to travel from Melbourne to Nambucca Heads, Australia

The distance between Melbourne and Nambucca Heads is around 1,171km (728 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 40m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Melbourne to Nambucca Heads by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Coffs Harbour (CFS) then take the bus to Bowra St At Wellington Dr.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    A$555($375)
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Bus

Take the bus to Sydney and then to Nambucca Heads.

  • Duration19h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$225($150)

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Train

Take the train to Central Station and then to Nambucca Heads Station.

  • Duration19h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$160($110)
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Drive

Drive to Nambucca Heads.

  • Duration13h 50m
  • Distance1,322km (822 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Melbourne and Nambucca Heads

There are several options for getting from Melbourne to Nambucca Heads by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$115 ($77) and will take around 19h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$555 ($375).

The distance between Melbourne and Nambucca Heads is around 1,171km (728 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,086km (675 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Melbourne and Nambucca Heads by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Melbourne to Nambucca Heads is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx A$555 ($375).

The cheapest way to travel between Melbourne and Nambucca Heads, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$115 ($77) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Melbourne and Nambucca Heads. It typically takes around 19h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Melbourne to Nambucca Heads. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Central Station and Nambucca Heads Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 19h 30m.

NSW TrainLink XPT and NSW TrainLink run train services between Melbourne and Nambucca Heads. Trains depart once daily and will take around 19h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Melbourne and Nambucca Heads. It typically takes around 19h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Melbourne to Nambucca Heads. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 19h 10m.

Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Melbourne and Nambucca Heads. Buses run once daily and take around 19h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Melbourne to Nambucca Heads. We recommend that you fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Coffs Harbour (CFS) then take the bus to Bowra St At Wellington Dr. instead which will take 3h 40m.

The closest major airport to Nambucca Heads is Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) (CFS) which is approximately 38km (23 miles) from Nambucca Heads. Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) (PQQ) and Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) 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 Melbourne and Nambucca Heads. The distance is around 1,322km (822 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Melbourne to Nambucca Heads is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around A$555 ($375).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Melbourne and Nambucca Heads

Transport options from Melbourne to Nambucca Heads
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 4 similar
3h 40m
A$555($375)
every 4 hours1,198km (744 miles)
Fly to Port Macquarie (PQQ), Bus4h 30m
A$620($415)
once daily1,171km (728 miles)
Bus and Plane4h 55m
A$430($290)
4 times a day1,312km (816 miles)
Bus to Avalon Airport, plane5hrs
A$415($280)
once daily1,256km (780 miles)
Fly to Newcastle (NTL), Bus7h 20m
A$420($285)
once daily1,235km (767 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
19h 10m
A$225($150)
once daily1,455km (904 miles)
Bus via Parramatta19h 20m
A$115($77)
4 times a week1,375km (855 miles)
Train
19h 30m
A$160($110)
once daily1,506km (936 miles)
Drive
13h 50m
A$250($170)
on demand1,322km (822 miles)

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Airports near Nambucca Heads

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

CFS
Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
38km (23 miles) from Nambucca Heads
PQQ
Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Nambucca Heads
OOL
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
International Airport
Distance
280km (174 miles) from Nambucca Heads