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Trains from Wagga Wagga to Melbourne

🚆 Hop on the NSW TrainLink XPT at Wagga Wagga Station for a direct journey to Melbourne's Southern Cross station. The comfortable train services depart twice daily and operate every day. 🌆 Enjoy a scenic 4-hour 36-minute ride through the beautiful Australian landscapes as you travel from Wagga Wagga to Melbourne. Take in the sights and relax during this convenient train journey. 💰 Ticket prices for the Wagga Wagga to Melbourne train range from $28 to $120, offering an affordable and hassle-free way to travel between these two vibrant cities in Australia.

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Melbourne to Wagga Wagga road trip: Distance, drive time & stops

• David Whitley
• Practicalities

The Melbourne to Wagga Wagga drive covers a 453km distance, with a driving time of around 4h50m. Good stops to add to a road trip itinerary include Tallarook, Benalla and Albury.

The drive from Melbourne to Wagga Wagga connects the Victorian capital to one of Australia’s most appealing inland cities. It’s certainly a good place to stay the night if exploring inland New South Wales .

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Melbourne to Wagga Wagga distance and driving time

The distance from Melbourne to Wagga Wagga by car is 453km . That should make for a driving time of around four hours and 50 minutes. You can, of course, turn it into a road trip, staying at a few places on the way.

👇 7 great day trips while you’re in Melbourne 👇

• Great Ocean Road tour – with koalas 🐨.
• Brighton Beach, Moonlit Sanctuary and Phillip Island tour – with penguins 🐧.
• Yarra Valley wine tour – with gin, cider and cheese 🍷.
• Grampians National Park tour – with bushwalks and LOADS of kangaroos 🦘.
• Mornington Peninsula tour – with hot springs bathing 🛀.
• Wilsons Promontory tour – with all manner of native wildlife 🦘🐨.
• Dandenong Ranges steam train ride – plus wildlife at Healesville Sanctuary and chocolate-tasting in the Yarra Valley.

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A Melbourne to Wagga Wagga road trip largely follows the Hume Highway . Possible stops to add to the itinerary along the way include the walking trails of Mount Disappointment State Forest near Heathcote Junction and the wineries around Tallarook .

Click through to next section: Seymour and Benalla.

Bus Wagga Wagga - Melbourne

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• Bus Wagga Wagga to Melbourne

Travel information

Information about the bus from Wagga Wagga to Melbourne .

The travel length between Wagga Wagga and Melbourne takes by bus around 5 hours y 35 minutes, and the approximate price for a bus ticket between Wagga Wagga and Melbourne is $55.

Please note that this information about the bus from Wagga Wagga to Melbourne is approximate. GoTicketo struggles to keep its database with updated information, but for accuracy of schedules, number of stops, travel time and price of bus tickets from Wagga Wagga to Melbourne, you have to ask directly to the bus company you want to travel from Wagga Wagga to Melbourne. The information GoTicketo provides its costumers about the bus from Wagga Wagga to Melbourne is not official.

According to our database there is a direct bus route between Wagga Wagga and Melbourne . Book now to not miss out! Take a look at the available schedules and use the calendar to choose your preferred travel date(s).

Tickets and schedules

Wagga Wagga Station

Melbourne Station

Frequently asked questions

How can i get cheap bus tickets to go from wagga wagga to melbourne.

If you want to get cheap bus tickets from Wagga Wagga to Melbourne we recommend that you book in advance as the best Firefly, Greyhound tickets sell out fast.The cheapest ticket is usually $55 and the most expensive one to go to Melbourne is approximately $69. .

What time is the first bus from Wagga Wagga?

The first bus leaves at 01:25 from Wagga Wagga and costs $55 while the last one arriving at Melbourne costs $69 and it is at 23:00.

What companies can help me on my trip?

The companies that can help you are: Firefly, Greyhound.

How can I get ticket refund on Firefly, Greyhound?

Each company has its rules and depending on the ticket, price, and offer different refund policies apply. We recommend that you contact the company where you bought the ticket to get a solution.

How far is Wagga Wagga from Melbourne?

The approximate distance between the two places is 428 km. With the route we propose, it will take approximately 5h 35m.

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Melbourne (Southern Cross) to Wagga Wagga Train times 2 July 2024 at 11:50 pm

• Duration 1h13

Travel time

Travel time between Melbourne (Southern Cross) and Wagga Wagga is 1h13

• Melbourne (Southern Cross) station
• Wagga Wagga station

Today's train schedule

• Wagga Wagga Melbourne (Southern Cross) train times
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Weekly schedule

• Melbourne (Southern Cross) Wagga Wagga timetable
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• City of Wagga Wagga
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• Museum of the Riverina
• Oasis Aquatic Centre
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Wagga Wagga Airport

• Wagga Wagga Art Gallery
• Wagga Wagga City Library

Getting Here + Around

Ready to travel? This practical travel information will help guide you to get to where you need to be.

Fly. Drive. Train. Bus

You don't have to travel far to find us. Wagga Wagga is about the dame distance from Melbourne and Sydney - five hours driving with rest stops. Add to that 2.5 hours from Canberra, the meeting point of the the Sturt and Olympic highways and we're on the main train line between the southern east-coast capital cities.

Getting here

Canberra 2hrs + 45mins

Sydney 4hrs + 50 mins

Melbourne 4hrs + 50 mins

Sydney 1hr + 10mins

Melbourne 1hrs + 15mins

Brisbane 2hrs

Sydney 6hrs + 40mins

Melbourne 4hrs + 40 mins

Air Services 

With flights from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, you will have no troubles connecting via the sky. Carriers Qantas and Regional Express will get you here hassle free, or you can set the course to fly over mountain tops, into wineries and anywhere you desire with one of the charter companies available in the region.

Regional Express (Rex)

Wagga Air Centre

Truenorth Helicopters

Train Service

Sit back, relax and let the tracks guide you to us....

NSW TrainLink

Getting around

Getting around the city.

Wagga Taxis

Getting around the region

Junee Buses

NSW Trainlink

Goodes Coaches

Cycling + Walking

Active Travel Network

Cycling + Walking Trails

Kidson Cycles - bike hire

End of Trip Cycling Facilities

EV chargers

Plug and go. Here's where you can find EV chargers when visiting our city.

Destination EV charging stations

Wagga Wagga Visitor Information Centre 183 Tarcutta Street, Wagga Wagga

Bolton Park 30 Morgan Street, Wagga Wagga

O’Reilly Street Carpark 10 Morrow Street, Wagga Wagga

Apex Park, Lake Albert 50 Lake Street, Wagga Wagga

Public EV charging stations

NRMA EV Fast Charger Cross Street Carpark, Wagga Wagga

Evie Charger 32 Sydney Street, Tarcutta

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Visit Wagga Wagga has a sleigh load of local gifts you can WIN this festive season.

Jingle on over to our A Very Wagga Wagga Giftmas advent calendar to start unwrapping the festive gifts.

Entries open until December 20, 2023.

Melbourne to Wagga Wagga

Best options, other options, melbourne to wagga wagga schedule, transportation from melbourne to wagga wagga.

• Trains RUB 4,727
• Flights RUB 23,000
• Buses are not available
• Ferries are not available
• Taxis are not available
• Vans are not available

Facts about the transport from Melbourne to Wagga Wagga

Popular routes, from melbourne.

• Melbourne → Sydney
• Melbourne → Adelaide
• Melbourne → Canberra
• Melbourne → Brisbane
• Melbourne → Perth

To Melbourne

• Sydney → Melbourne
• Adelaide → Melbourne
• Greater Geelong → Melbourne
• Perth → Melbourne
• Canberra → Melbourne

From Wagga Wagga

• Wagga Wagga → Sydney
• Wagga Wagga → Sydney Central Station
• Wagga Wagga → Southern Cross
• Wagga Wagga → Melbourne
• Wagga Wagga → Melbourne Southern Cross

To Wagga Wagga

• Sydney Central Station → Wagga Wagga
• Melbourne Southern Cross → Wagga Wagga
• Sydney → Wagga Wagga
• Southern Cross → Wagga Wagga
• Brisbane Coach Terminal → Wagga Wagga

Popular Routes in Australia

• Sydney → Brisbane
• Brisbane → Sydney
• Sydney → Canberra

How to get from Melbourne to Wagga Wagga

When you want to get from Melbourne to Wagga Wagga, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Flight ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A flight ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about RUB 29,334 . If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a train as a train ticket costs as low as RUB 4,720 .

How far is Melbourne from Wagga Wagga?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Melbourne to Wagga Wagga. Your trip will be a total of 661 miles (1063 km). The flying distance is 661 miles (1063 km).

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

The travel time from Melbourne to Wagga Wagga can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 2 to 11 hours.

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

The cost of the trip from Melbourne to Wagga Wagga varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is NSW TrainLink: travelling by train expect to pay as low as RUB 4,720 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a flight - a one-way flight ticket can cost as much as RUB 29,334 .

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Melbourne to Wagga Wagga:

• Train tickets - RUB 4,727 to RUB 6,629 ;
• Plane tickets - RUB 23,000 to RUB 29,341 ;

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

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

• Flights from Melbourne to Wagga Wagga depart during the day - there are approximately 4 departures a day.
• Trains always run on a set schedule - there are 3 trains per day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Melbourne to Wagga Wagga? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

• 97% users enjoyed a train ride.
• 3% users took a plane.
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