How to travel from Yamba to Melbourne, Australia
The distance between Yamba and Melbourne is around 1,290km (801 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 50m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Yamba to Melbourne by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Melbourne → Yamba if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Ballina then fly from Ballina (BNK) to Melbourne (MEL).
- Duration4h 50m
- Flight time2h 15m
- Typical costA$445($300)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Bus via Hornsby
Take the bus to Hornsby and then to Melbourne.
- Duration22h 40m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costA$145($100)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Spring St Opp Zuber Lane then take the train to Central Station and then to Southern Cross.
- Duration22h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$165($110)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yamba and Melbourne
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Yamba to Melbourne by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$145 ($100) and will take around 22h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$445 ($300).
The distance between Yamba and Melbourne is around 1,290km (801 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,212km (753 miles)
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Yamba and Melbourne by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Yamba to Melbourne is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx A$445 ($300).
The cheapest way to travel between Yamba and Melbourne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$145 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Yamba and Melbourne. We recommend that you take the bus to Ballina then fly from Ballina (BNK) to Melbourne (MEL). instead which will take 4h 50m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Yamba and Melbourne. It typically takes around 22h 55m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Yamba to Melbourne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 22h 55m.
Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Yamba and Melbourne. Buses run once daily and take around 22h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Yamba to Melbourne. We recommend that you take the bus to Ballina then fly from Ballina (BNK) to Melbourne (MEL). instead which will take 4h 50m.
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 Yamba and Melbourne. The distance is around 1,500km (932 miles) by road and it will take around 15h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Yamba to Melbourne is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around A$445 ($300).
Compare travel optionsbetween Yamba and Melbourne
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 4 similar | 4h 50m | A$445($300) | once daily | 1,397km (868 miles) |
| Bus to Coffs Harbour, Fly | 4h 50m | A$585($390) | once daily | 1,290km (801 miles) |
| Bus to Ballina, plane | 6hrs | A$405($275) | once daily | 1,523km (947 miles) |
| Bus to Byron Bay, plane | 6h 20m | A$390($260) | once daily | 1,553km (965 miles) |
| Bus to Byron Bay, plane | 6h 40m | A$465($315) | once daily | 1,638km (1,018 miles) |
Bus via Hornsby + 1 similar | 22h 40m | A$145($100) | 4 times a week | 1,583km (984 miles) |
| Bus | 22h 55m | A$255($170) | once daily | 1,649km (1,025 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 22h 35m | A$165($110) | once daily | 1,700km (1,057 miles) |
| Bus to Spring St Opp Zuber Lane, train | 22h 55m | A$165($110) | once daily | 1,714km (1,065 miles) |
Drive | 15h 45m | A$285($190) | on demand | 1,500km (932 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Yamba and Melbourne
Bus companies
Byron Bay Express
Firefly Express
Busways
Premier Motor Service
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Regional Express
Train operators
NSW TrainLink
NSW TrainLink XPT
Airports near Melbourne
The following major airports near Melbourne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
- Distance
- 19km (12 miles) from Melbourne
Avalon Airport (AVV)
- Distance
- 49km (30 miles) from Melbourne
King Island Airport (KNS)
- Distance
- 248km (154 miles) from Melbourne