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

The cheapest way to get from Coolangatta to Melbourne is to fly which costs $130 - $390 and takes 4h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Coolangatta to Melbourne is to fly which takes 4h 5m and costs $130 - $390.

Is there a direct bus between Coolangatta and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Coolangatta to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Tweed Heads and arriving at Melbourne via Sydney Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Coolangatta and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Coolangatta 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 29h 28m.

How far is it from Coolangatta to Melbourne?

The distance between Coolangatta and Melbourne is 1353 km. The road distance is 1646 km.

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

The best way to get from Coolangatta to Melbourne without a car is to bus which takes 28h 30m and costs $240 - $380.

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

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Coolangatta to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Coolangatta to Melbourne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Coolangatta to Melbourne train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Coolangatta to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Coolangatta to Melbourne is to fly which takes 4h 5m and costs $130 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $380 and takes 28h 30m, you could also train via Sydney, which costs $130 - $500 and takes 29h 28m.

Where does the Coolangatta to Melbourne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Coolangatta to Melbourne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Coolangatta to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Coolangatta to Melbourne is 1646 km. It takes approximately 17h 23m to drive from Coolangatta to Melbourne.

How do I get a bus ticket from Coolangatta to Melbourne?

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Where can I stay near Melbourne?

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Coolangatta to Melbourne by plane, bus, train, 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 5m
$138–388
Train via Sydney
cheapest
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 / ...
29h 28m
$136–502
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tweed Heads to Central Stationbus Pm11
2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus Au100-3 / ...
28h 30m
$244–378
Drive 1,646 km
1. Drive from Coolangatta to Melbournecar 1,646 km
17h 23m
$296–427
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
5h 48m
$144–618
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 1 to International Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane BNE - MEL
6h 46m
$180–368
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 59m
$236–602
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 5h
$2,602–3,702

Coolangatta to Melbourne by bus and train

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29h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,353.3 km
Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Coolangatta, 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 Tweed Heads to Melbourne via Central Station and Sydney Central Station in around 28h 30m.

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