How to travel from Nambucca Heads to Daylesford, Australia

The distance between Nambucca Heads and Daylesford is around 1,258km (782 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 55m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Nambucca Heads to Daylesford by bus, plane, 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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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Urunga Public School Bowra St then fly from Coffs Harbour (CFS) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the bus to CFA/Bridport St.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$540($360)
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Train

Take the train to Central Station then Southern Cross and then to Ballan.

  • Duration21h 10m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$175($120)
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Bus

Take the bus to Sydney then Melbourne and then to Ballan.

  • Duration21h 10m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$235($160)
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Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Daylesford.

  • Duration14h 25m
  • Distance1,353km (841 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nambucca Heads and Daylesford

There are several options for getting from Nambucca Heads to Daylesford by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$175 ($120) and will take around 21h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$540 ($360).

The distance between Nambucca Heads and Daylesford is around 1,258km (782 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,103km (686 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Nambucca Heads and Daylesford by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nambucca Heads to Daylesford is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx A$540 ($360).

The cheapest way to travel between Nambucca Heads and Daylesford, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$175 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nambucca Heads and Daylesford. It typically takes around 21h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nambucca Heads to Daylesford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nambucca Heads Station, Central Station, Southern Cross and Ballan. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 21h 10m.

NSW TrainLink, NSW TrainLink XPT and V/Line run train services between Nambucca Heads and Daylesford. Trains depart once daily and will take around 21h 10m, 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 Nambucca Heads and Daylesford. It typically takes around 21h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nambucca Heads to Daylesford. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney, Melbourne and Ballan. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 21h 10m.

Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service, Firefly Express and V/Line run regular bus services between Nambucca Heads and Daylesford. Buses run once daily and take around 21h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nambucca Heads to Daylesford. We recommend that you take the bus to Urunga Public School Bowra St then fly from Coffs Harbour (CFS) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the bus to CFA/Bridport St. instead which will take 4h 55m.

The closest major airport to Daylesford is Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) which is approximately 72km (45 miles) from Daylesford. 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 Nambucca Heads and Daylesford. The distance is around 1,353km (841 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nambucca Heads to Daylesford is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around A$540 ($360).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nambucca Heads and Daylesford

Transport options from Nambucca Heads to Daylesford
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 5 similar
4h 55m
A$540($360)
4 times a week1,277km (794 miles)
Plane and Train6h 15m
A$365($245)
4 times a week1,406km (874 miles)
Bus to Port Macquarie, Fly6h 30m
A$620($415)
5 times a week1,258km (782 miles)
Bus to Heatherbrae, Fly9hrs
A$425($285)
5 times a week1,305km (811 miles)
Bus to Ballina, Fly9hrs
A$455($305)
5 times a week1,684km (1,046 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train7hrs
A$370($250)
5 times a week1,357km (843 miles)
Train
21h 10m
A$175($120)
5 times a week1,618km (1,005 miles)
Bus
21h 10m
A$235($160)
5 times a week1,578km (980 miles)
Drive
14h 25m
A$255($170)
on demand1,353km (841 miles)

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Airports near Daylesford

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

MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
72km (45 miles) from Daylesford
AVV
Avalon Airport (AVV)
International Airport
Distance
81km (51 miles) from Daylesford
KNS
King Island Airport (KNS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
283km (176 miles) from Daylesford