What is the cheapest way to get from Coolangatta to Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

The cheapest way to get from Coolangatta to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to fly which costs $110 - $360 and takes 3h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Coolangatta to Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

The fastest way to get from Coolangatta to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs $110 - $360.

Is there a direct bus between Coolangatta and Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

No, there is no direct bus from Coolangatta to Melbourne Airport (MEL). However, there are services departing from Tweed Heads and arriving at Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr via Sydney Central Station and Skybus Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Coolangatta and Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

No, there is no direct train from Coolangatta station to Melbourne Airport (MEL) station. However, there are services departing from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 and arriving at Broadmeadows Station via Roma Street Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 22m.

How far is it from Coolangatta to Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

The distance between Coolangatta and Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 1333 km. The road distance is 1639 km.

How do I travel from Coolangatta to Melbourne Airport (MEL) without a car?

The best way to get from Coolangatta to Melbourne Airport (MEL) without a car is to bus which takes 29h 5m and costs $270 - $410.

How long does it take to get from Coolangatta to Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Coolangatta to Melbourne Airport (MEL), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Coolangatta to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Coolangatta to Melbourne Airport (MEL) train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Coolangatta to Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

The best way to get from Coolangatta to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs $110 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $270 - $410 and takes 29h 5m, you could also train via Sydney, which costs $140 - $500 and takes 29h 22m.

Where does the Coolangatta to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus arrive?

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

Where does the Coolangatta to Melbourne Airport (MEL) train arrive?

Coolangatta to Melbourne Airport (MEL) train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Coolangatta to Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

Yes, the driving distance between Coolangatta to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 1639 km. It takes approximately 17h 13m to drive from Coolangatta to Melbourne Airport (MEL).

How do I get a bus ticket from Coolangatta to Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

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Where can I stay near Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

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Coolangatta to Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 8 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Coolangatta to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly from Gold Coast Airport
best
1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane OOL - MEL
3h 30m
$110–360
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tweed Heads to Central Stationbus Pm11
2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus Au100-3 / ...
29h 5m
$272–406
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 Broadmeadows Stationtrain 623 / ...
29h 22m
$142–498
Drive 1,639 km
1. Drive from Coolangatta to Melbourne Airport (MEL)car 1,639 km
17h 13m
$291–420
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly
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
$152–330
Bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchangebus
2. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane BNK - MEL
7h 3m
$178–426
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
31h 36m
$264–630
Train
1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train Vlbd / ...
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Broadmeadowstrain
2d 3h
$2,608–3,708

Coolangatta to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by bus and train

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29h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,332.7 km
Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Coolangatta, QLD, Australia and Melbourne Airport (MEL), 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 Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr via Central Station, Sydney Central Station, Melbourne, and Skybus Coach Terminal in around 29h 5m.

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