What is the cheapest way to get from Burleigh Heads to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Burleigh Heads to Melbourne is to fly which costs $120 - $480 and takes 4h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Burleigh Heads to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Burleigh Heads to Melbourne is to fly which takes 4h 18m and costs $120 - $480.

Is there a direct bus between Burleigh Heads and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Burleigh Heads to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Stockland Burleigh Heads, stop A and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St via Burleigh Heads and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Burleigh Heads and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Burleigh Heads station to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 and arriving at Southern Cross via Roma Street Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 55m.

How far is it from Burleigh Heads to Melbourne?

The distance between Burleigh Heads and Melbourne is 1363 km. The road distance is 1656.6 km.

How do I travel from Burleigh Heads to Melbourne without a car?

The best way to get from Burleigh Heads to Melbourne without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 28h 55m and costs $160 - $500.

How long does it take to get from Burleigh Heads to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Burleigh Heads to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Burleigh Heads to Melbourne bus from?

Burleigh Heads to Melbourne bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Burleigh Heads station.

Where do I catch the Burleigh Heads to Melbourne train from?

Burleigh Heads to Melbourne train services, operated by Translink, depart from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2.

Train, bus or fly from Burleigh Heads to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Burleigh Heads to Melbourne is to fly which takes 4h 18m and costs $120 - $480. Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $160 - $500 and takes 28h 55m, you could also bus, which costs $240 - $360 and takes 29h 32m.

Where does the Burleigh Heads to Melbourne bus arrive?

Burleigh Heads to Melbourne bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Central Station.

What is the time difference between Burleigh Heads and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 1h ahead of Burleigh Heads. It is currently 7:28 AM in Burleigh Heads and 8:28 AM in Melbourne.

Where does the Burleigh Heads to Melbourne train arrive?

Burleigh Heads to Melbourne train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Burleigh Heads to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Burleigh Heads to Melbourne is 1657 km. It takes approximately 17h 27m to drive from Burleigh Heads to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5353+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Burleigh Heads to Melbourne - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Burleigh Heads to Melbourne by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly Gold Coast Airport to Melbourne Airport
best
1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane OOL - MEL
4h 18m
$128–478
Train via Sydney
1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
3. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
28h 55m
$166–492
Bus
1. Take the bus from Burleigh Heads to Central Stationbus Pm11
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
29h 32m
$240–360
Drive 1,656.6 km
1. Drive from Burleigh Heads to Melbournecar 1,656.6 km
17h 27m
$299–432
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane BNE - MEL
6h 8m
$178–406
Fly Gold Coast Airport to Avalon Airport, train
1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane OOL - AVV
2. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
6h 1m
$132–562
Bus via Cavill Avenue station, platform 1
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
30h 58m
$202–632
Train
1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train Vlbd / ...
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
2d 6h
$2,602–3,702

Burleigh Heads to Melbourne by bus and train

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Distance: 1,363.2 km
Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Burleigh Heads, QLD, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stockland Burleigh Heads, stop B to Southern Cross via Varsity Lakes station, stop A, Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 28h 55m.

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