How to travel from Orange to Melbourne, Australia

The distance between Orange and Melbourne is around 671km (417 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Orange to Melbourne 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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Fly

Fly from Orange (OAG) to Melbourne Essendon Apt (MEB).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    A$380($255)
Operated by

Link Airways

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Bus

Take the bus to Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 2 then Gundagai Coach Stop Sheridan St and then to Melbourne.

  • Duration10h 10m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$89($60)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

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

  • Duration15h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$125($85)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Melbourne.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Distance755km (469 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Orange and Melbourne

There are several options for getting from Orange to Melbourne by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$89 ($60) and will take around 10h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$380 ($255).

The distance between Orange and Melbourne is around 671km (417 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 627km (390 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Orange and Melbourne by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Orange to Melbourne is to fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx A$380 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Orange and Melbourne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$89 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Orange and Melbourne. It typically takes around 15h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Orange to Melbourne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Central Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 40m.

NSW TrainLink and NSW TrainLink XPT run train services between Orange and Melbourne. Trains depart once daily and will take around 15h 40m, 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 Orange and Melbourne. It typically takes around 10h 10m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Orange to Melbourne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 2 and Gundagai Coach Stop Sheridan St. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 10h 10m.

NSW TrainLink and Firefly Express run regular bus services between Orange and Melbourne. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 10h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Orange and Melbourne. Flights depart from Orange (OAG) and arrive at Melbourne Essendon Apt (MEB). The flight takes around 1h 45m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Orange and Melbourne with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 45m.

Link Airways fly between Orange and Melbourne. Flights depart from Orange (OAG) and and arrive into Melbourne Essendon Apt (MEB). These flights usually take around 1h 45m.

The flight from Orange to Melbourne typically takes around 1h 45m. Flights depart from Orange (OAG) and and arrive into Melbourne Essendon Apt (MEB).

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 Orange and Melbourne. The distance is around 755km (469 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Orange to Melbourne is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around A$380 ($255).

How do I get from Orange to Melbourne

Compare travel optionsbetween Orange and Melbourne

Transport options from Orange to Melbourne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 30m
A$380($255)
once daily671km (417 miles)
Bus
10h 10m
A$89($60)
4 times a week781km (485 miles)
Train
15h 40m
A$125($85)
once daily1,260km (783 miles)
Drive
8h 10m
A$145($95)
on demand755km (469 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