How to Travel from
Melbourne to Nelson
by Plane, Route or Car
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Melbourne, Australia → Nelson, Australia
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Melbourne to Nelson
Composite routes from Melbourne to Nelson
Cheapest
4 h 50 min
Car
423 km.
from $23
Other
7 h 17 min
Train, Bus
346 km.
from $77.50
8 h 29 min
346 km.
from $124.57
Route Navigator Melbourne - Nelson
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Elizabeth Street
Elizabeth Street, 27 м
27 м
Make a U-turn onto Elizabeth Street
Elizabeth Street, 1 km 611 м
1 km 611 м
Turn left onto A'Beckett Street
A'Beckett Street, 229 м
229 м
Turn right onto Queen Street
Queen Street, 40 м
40 м
Keep left onto Franklin Street
Franklin Street, 256 м
256 м
Turn right onto Peel Street
Peel Street, 124 м
124 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Dudley Street
Dudley Street, 1 km 514 м
1 km 514 м
Turn right onto Spencer Street
Spencer Street, 1 km 113 м
1 km 113 м
Keep right onto Dynon Road
Dynon Road, 3 km 273 м
3 km 273 м
Turn left onto Hopkins Street
Hopkins Street, 366 м
366 м
Turn right onto Droop Street
Droop Street, 1 km 978 м
1 km 978 м
Turn slight left onto Ballarat Road
Ballarat Road, 22 km 486 м
22 km 486 м
Keep right onto Western Freeway and drive toward Melton, Ballarat
Western Freeway, Melton, Ballarat, 73 km 195 м
73 km 195 м
Keep left onto Victoria Street Offramp and take C805 toward Ballarat City Centre, Hamilton
Victoria Street Offramp, Ballarat City Centre, Hamilton, C805, 5 km 637 м
5 km 637 м
Turn left onto Princes Street South
Princes Street South, 1 km 592 м
1 km 592 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Barkly Street
Barkly Street, 1 km 518 м
1 km 518 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Barkly Street
Barkly Street, 313 м
313 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Barkly Street
Barkly Street, 366 м
366 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Barkly Street
Barkly Street, 309 м
309 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Barkly Street
Barkly Street, 1 km 617 м
1 km 617 м
Continue onto Humffray Street South
Humffray Street South, 114 м
114 м
Continue onto Prest Street
Prest Street, 1 km 727 м
1 km 727 м
Turn left onto Skipton Street
Skipton Street, 307 м
307 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Albert Street
Albert Street, 329 м
329 м
Turn right onto Hertford Street and drive toward Hamilton
Hertford Street, Hamilton, 1 km 334 м
1 km 334 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Smythes Road
Smythes Road, 3 km 975 м
3 km 975 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Glenelg Highway
Glenelg Highway, 170 km 333 м
170 km 333 м
Turn right onto Cox Street
Cox Street, 217 м
217 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Glenelg Highway
Glenelg Highway, 222 м
222 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Glenelg Highway
Glenelg Highway, 204 м
204 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Glenelg Highway
Glenelg Highway, 226 м
226 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Lonsdale Street
Lonsdale Street, 1 km 713 м
1 km 713 м
Turn right onto Mount Baimbridge Road
Mount Baimbridge Road, 49 м
49 м
Keep left onto C187
46 km 394 м
46 km 394 м
Turn right onto Clarke Street
Clarke Street, 11 м
11 м
Turn left onto Dartmoor - Hamilton Road
Dartmoor - Hamilton Road, 25 km 853 м
25 km 853 м
Turn left onto Spencers Road
Spencers Road, 2 km 590 м
2 km 590 м
Turn sharp right onto Spencers Road
Spencers Road, 1 km 950 м
1 km 950 м
Turn left onto Princes Highway
Princes Highway, 1 km 232 м
1 km 232 м
Turn right onto Nelson-Winnap Road
Nelson-Winnap Road, 24 km 377 м
24 km 377 м
Keep right onto Portland - Nelson Road
Portland - Nelson Road, 14 km 487 м
14 km 487 м
Turn sharp left onto Sturt Street
Sturt Street, 14 м
14 м
Turn right onto Neil Black Street
Neil Black Street, 222 м
222 м
Turn right onto Leake Street
Leake Street, 18 м
18 м
Turn sharp left
56 м
56 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Train operators
V/Line
Phone:
1800 800 007
Website:
vline.com.au/
Train from Southern Cross to Warrnambool
Ave. Duration:
3h 27m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.94–$8.21
Bus operators
V-Line Buses
Phone:
+61 3 9662 2505
Website:
vline.com.au/
Bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to General
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$1.77–$15.16
Bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Tourist
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$3.16–$20.21
Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus
Phone:
03 5333 4181
Email:
info@airportshuttlebus.com.au
Website:
airportshuttlebus.com.au/
Bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballarat
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$35.48
Airlines
Regional Express
Website:
rex.com.au/
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Mount
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$126.31–$530.50
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Nelson?
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Nelson is to train and bus which costs $44.57 - $65.22 and takes 7h 17m.
What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Nelson?
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Nelson is to fly which takes 3h 6m and costs $152.17 - $336.96 .
How far is it from Melbourne to Nelson?
The distance between Melbourne and Nelson is 428 km. The road distance is 426.5 km.
How do I travel from Melbourne to Nelson without a car?
The best way to get from Melbourne to Nelson without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 17m and costs $44.57 - $65.22 .
How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Nelson?
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Melbourne to Nelson, including transfers.
Bus or fly from Melbourne to Nelson?
The best way to get from Melbourne to Nelson is to fly which takes 3h 6m and costs $152.17 - $336.96 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $76.09 - $97.83 and takes 8h 29m.
Can I drive from Melbourne to Nelson?
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Nelson is 427 km. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Melbourne to Nelson.
Where can I stay near Nelson?
There are six+ hotels available in Nelson. Prices start at $0.00 per night.
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