Buses to Melbourne
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Melbourne, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne to Geelong | Australia | 65 km (40 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Melbourne to Ballarat | Australia | 102 km (63 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Melbourne to Bendigo | Australia | 132 km (82 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Melbourne to Canberra | Australia | 466 km (290 mi) | about 8 h 37 min |
| Melbourne to Hobart | Australia | 598 km (371 mi) | about 10 h 59 min |
| Melbourne to Wollongong | Australia | 652 km (405 mi) | about 11 h 57 min |
| Melbourne to Adelaide | Australia | 654 km (406 mi) | about 11 h 59 min |
| Melbourne to Sydney | Australia | 713 km (443 mi) | about 13 h 3 min |
| Melbourne to Central Coast | Australia | 757 km (470 mi) | about 13 h 50 min |
| Melbourne to Newcastle | Australia | 822 km (511 mi) | about 15 h |
| Melbourne to Toowoomba | Australia | 1,313 km (816 mi) | about 23 h 49 min |
| Melbourne to Gold Coast | Australia | 1,346 km (836 mi) | about 24 h 24 min |
| Melbourne to Brisbane | Australia | 1,375 km (854 mi) | about 24 h 55 min |
| Melbourne to Sunshine Coast | Australia | 1,455 km (904 mi) | about 26 h 21 min |
| Melbourne to Logan City | Australia | 1,363 km (847 mi) | about 24 h 42 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.