What is the cheapest way to get from Childers to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Childers to Melbourne is to bus which costs $220 - $300 and takes 35h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Childers to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Childers to Melbourne is to bus and fly which takes 5h 33m and costs $210 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Childers and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Childers to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Childers and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Roma Street Station, Stand F, Strathfield Station, Albert Rd, Stand E and Liverpool. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Childers and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Childers to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Howard and arriving at Southern Cross via Roma Street Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 48m.

How far is it from Childers to Melbourne?

The distance between Childers and Melbourne is 1664 km. The road distance is 1815.3 km.

How do I travel from Childers to Melbourne without a car?

The best way to get from Childers to Melbourne without a car is to train which takes 32h 48m and costs $190 - $1,700.

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Childers to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Childers to Melbourne bus from?

Childers to Melbourne bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Childers station.

Where do I catch the Childers to Melbourne train from?

Childers to Melbourne train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Howard station.

Train or bus from Childers to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Childers to Melbourne is to train which takes 32h 48m and costs $190 - $1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $300 and takes 35h 17m.

Where does the Childers to Melbourne bus arrive?

Childers to Melbourne bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Coach Terminal station.

Where does the Childers to Melbourne train arrive?

Childers to Melbourne train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Childers to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Childers to Melbourne is 1815 km. It takes approximately 20h 26m to drive from Childers to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5312+ hotels available in Melbourne.

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Childers to Melbourne by bus, plane, train, or car

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Bus to Hervey Bay, fly to Melbourne Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Childers to Hervey Baybus
2. Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane HVB - MEL
5h 33m
$210–721
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Howard 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 / ...
32h 48m
$191–1,623
Bus
1. Take the bus from Childers to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand Abus
3. Take the bus from Liverpool to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus
35h 17m
$223–298
Drive 1,815.3 km
1. Drive from Childers to Melbournecar 1,815.3 km
20h 26m
$326–471
Bus to Bundaberg, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the bus from Childers to Bundaberg Airportbus
2. Fly from Bundaberg (BDB) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane BDB - MEL
6h 58m
$394–538
Bus to Bundaberg, fly to Avalon Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Childers to Bundaberg Airportbus
2. Fly from Bundaberg (BDB) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane BDB - AVV
3. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
8h 17m
$520–928
Bus to Hervey Bay, fly to Avalon Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Childers to Hervey Baybus
2. Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane HVB - AVV
3. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
9h 31m
$276–1,011
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Childers to Brisbane Roma Streetbus Pm19
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
2d 12h
$2,664–3,788

Childers to Melbourne by bus and train

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32h 48mAverage Duration

$191Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,664.3 km
Duration: 5h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Childers to Southern Cross via Howard, Howard, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 32h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Childers to Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Brisbane Coach Terminal, Roma Street Station, Stand F, Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A, Strathfield Station, Albert Rd, Stand E, Liverpool Station, Stand A, and Liverpool in around 35h 17m.

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