Albury to Melbourne

Albury to Melbourne

Albury
Melbourne
Thu, Sep 17
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Albury to Melbourne Destination Reviews

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Trevor S
Unfortunately by the time the train arrived at Albury there was no hot meal, no sandwiches remaining. And, as usual, the train was late so we got later than planned at Melbourne. Unfortunately, this is now so common that it is no real surprise anymore.what a shame.
Albury to Melbourne, Train #621 First Class, NSW TrainLink, Sep 12, 2026
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Shanee
Was able to book tickets through here that were not available on providers website. It was very easy to book.
Albury to Melbourne, Train #623 First Class, NSW TrainLink, Apr 1, 2026
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Pascal P
Other that there wasn’t clear signage to know where the bus was going to go to, the trip was great, confortable seats and good timing!
Albury to Melbourne, Bus Standard, FlixBus, Feb 19, 2026
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Sueellen H
Being transferred to an overseas site to buy a train ticket is not the best because I thought I was being scammed. Better comms is needed for everyone to feel okay when booking tickets especially for the first time.
Albury to Melbourne, Train #623 Economy Class, NSW TrainLink, Jan 19, 2026
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Albury to Melbourne Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Bus
Greyhound Australia
Flexible
01:05
05:30
$55.10
Bus
Firefly Express
Express
02:35
06:15
$71.02
Train
NSW TrainLink
Economy Class
04:08
07:30
$30.70
Bus
NSW TrainLinkBus
Standard Bus
04:25
08:30
$28.77
Bus
NSW TrainLinkBus
Standard Bus
04:45
08:25
$28.77
Flight
Qantas Airways
Economy
10:35
11:30
$165.93
Flight
Qantas Airways
Economy
13:15
14:10
$164.77
Flight
Qantas Airways
Economy
13:40
14:35
$164.77
Train
NSW TrainLink
Economy Class
15:11
18:30
$30.70
Bus
NSW TrainLinkBus
Standard Bus
15:28
19:08
$36.44
Bus
NSW TrainLinkBus
Standard Bus
15:45
19:50
$28.77
Bus
NSW TrainLinkBus
Standard Bus
16:10
19:50
$28.77

How to get from Albury to Melbourne

Travelling between Albury and Melbourne is possible by Bus and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 68.88 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 46.63.

How long does it take to get from Albury to Melbourne?

It can take you anywhere between 4 and 5 hours to travel between Albury and Melbourne depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Albury and Melbourne. Train will bring you to your destination in 3h 19m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 4h 25m to reach Melbourne.

How much does it cost to get from Albury to Melbourne?

Travelling between Albury and Melbourne can be as cheap as USD 46.63 if you opt for a Firefly Express bus and as expensive as USD 68.88 if you buy a Greyhound Australia Bus ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Albury and Melbourne ?

  • 4 from Albury to Melbourne starting from 01:05 Albury until 02:35 Albury

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Albury to Melbourne.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Albury to Melbourne overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Albury and Melbourne

Firefly Express, Greyhound Australia

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Albury to Melbourne?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 91% took a train
  • 9% opted for a bus

Transportation from Albury to Melbourne

Facts about the transport from Albury to Melbourne

Cheapest Transport$34
Fastest Transport3h 19m
Earliest Departure1:05 AM
Latest Departure3:11 PM
Departures per day4
Distance166 kilometers
Transport CompaniesFirefly Express, Greyhound Australia, NSW TrainLink