Melbourne to Albury

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Melbourne to Albury Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price
Bus	NSW TrainLinkBus	Standard Bus	06:35	11:40	$28.65
Bus	NSW TrainLinkBus	Standard Bus	07:05	11:25	$28.65
Bus	NSW TrainLinkBus	Standard Bus	07:30	11:50	$28.65
Bus	NSW TrainLinkBus	Standard Bus	07:50	12:35	$28.65
Train	NSW TrainLink	Economy Class	08:30	11:49	$45.38
Flight	Qantas Airways	Economy	11:40	12:30	$230.04
Bus	NSW TrainLinkBus	Standard Bus	17:35	22:40	$28.65
Bus	NSW TrainLinkBus	Standard Bus	18:05	22:25	$28.65
Bus	NSW TrainLinkBus	Standard Bus	18:30	22:50	$28.65
Bus	NSW TrainLinkBus	Standard Bus	18:50	23:35	$28.65
Bus	NSW TrainLinkBus	Standard Bus	19:12	22:52	$28.65
Train	NSW TrainLink	Economy Class	19:50	23:07	$45.38
Bus	Greyhound Australia	Advantage	22:00	02:20	$54.31

How to get from Melbourne to Albury

Travelling between Melbourne and Albury 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 70.60 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 70.60.

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

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

Train is the fastest way to travel between Melbourne and Albury. Train will bring you to your destination in 3h 17m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 3h 35m to reach Albury.

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

Travelling between Melbourne and Albury can be as cheap as USD 70.60 if you opt for a Firefly Express bus and as expensive as USD 70.60 if you buy a Firefly Express 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 Melbourne and Albury ?

1 from Melbourne to Albury starting from 19:00 Melbourne until 19:00 Melbourne

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

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

Bus

Travelling from Melbourne to Albury 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 Melbourne and Albury

Firefly Express

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 Melbourne to Albury?

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

97% took a train
3% opted for a bus

Transportation from Melbourne to Albury

Trains

$ 50.02
Buses

$ 70.74
Ferries are not available
Flights are not available
Taxis are not available
Vans are not available

Facts about the transport from Melbourne to Albury

Cheapest Transport	$51
Fastest Transport	3h 17m
Earliest Departure	8:30 AM
Latest Departure	7:50 PM
Departures per day	1
Distance	165 kilometers
Transport Companies	Firefly Express, NSW TrainLink

Melbourne to Albury