Access

Drive, fly, catch a train or bus, it's easy to get to The Murray.

By Air

Please note some air services have been suspended or reduced due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Albury Airport

• Regional Express Airlines (REX) operates services from Melbourne and Sydney.
• Virgin Australia and QantasLink operate services from Sydney.

Mildura Airport

• Regional Express Airlines (REX) operates services from Melbourne and Adelaide.
• Virgin Australia and QantasLink operate services from Melbourne.

By Rail

Swan Hill

V/Line train and coach services run daily to the region.

Echuca-Moama

V/Line train and coach services run daily to Echuca-Moama.

Albury Wodonga

NSW TrainLink run day and night services between Melbourne and Sydney, stopping at Albury. Travel times from Sydney and Melbourne are similar to driving.

Schedules and fares

NSW TrainLink phone 13 22 32

V/Line phone 13 61 96

By Road

Albury Wodonga

From Melbourne: Travel via the Hume/National Freeway (M31) to Albury Wodonga and start your legendary Murray River experience.

From Canberra or Sydney: Take the time to explore Australia's colourful history along the Sydney Melbourne Heritage Drive to Albury, before continuing onto Melbourne.

Echuca Moama

The closest Murray River destination from Melbourne – a leisurely 2.45 hours drive.
From Melbourne: Travel either via the Calder Freeway (M79) or the Hume Freeway (M31), then onto the Northern Highway (B75) and explore the fascinating little townships along the way.

Swan Hill

From Melbourne: Travel along the Calder Freeway (M79) and follow the signs to Swan Hill and explore the many historic towns along the way

Mildura

From Melbourne: Travel along the Calder Freeway (M79) all the way to the outback oasis of Mildura.

From Adelaide: Travel along the Sturt Highway (A20) through lush fertile wine regions and pastures.