What is the cheapest way to get from Coolum Beach to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Coolum Beach to Melbourne is to fly which costs $190 - $490 and takes 4h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Coolum Beach to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Coolum Beach to Melbourne is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs $190 - $490.

Is there a direct bus between Coolum Beach and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Coolum Beach to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from David Low Way at Coolum Beach and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St via Noosa Junction Station, Brisbane and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Coolum Beach and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Coolum Beach station to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Nambour station, platform 2 and arriving at Southern Cross via Roma Street Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 30m.

How far is it from Coolum Beach to Melbourne?

The distance between Coolum Beach and Melbourne is 1488 km. The road distance is 1738.8 km.

How do I travel from Coolum Beach to Melbourne without a car?

The best way to get from Coolum Beach to Melbourne without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 29h 30m and costs $240 - $1,000.

How long does it take to get from Coolum Beach to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Coolum Beach to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Coolum Beach to Melbourne bus from?

Coolum Beach to Melbourne bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Noosa Junction Station.

Where do I catch the Coolum Beach to Melbourne train from?

Coolum Beach to Melbourne train services, operated by Translink, depart from Nambour station, platform 2.

Train, bus or fly from Coolum Beach to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Coolum Beach to Melbourne is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs $190 - $490. Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $240 - $1,000 and takes 29h 30m, you could also bus, which costs $240 - $410 and takes 34h 24m.

Where does the Coolum Beach to Melbourne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Coolum Beach to Melbourne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Coolum Beach to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Coolum Beach to Melbourne is 1739 km. It takes approximately 19h 54m to drive from Coolum Beach to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5326+ hotels available in Melbourne.

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There are 6 ways to get from Coolum Beach to Melbourne by plane, train, car, or bus

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Fly
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1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane MCY - MEL
4h 28m
$198–488
Train via Sydney
1. Take the train from Nambour 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 30m
$245–973
Drive, bus
1. Drive from Coolum Beach to Rothwell station, platform 1car
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus
33h 44m
$228–675
Drive 1,738.8 km
1. Drive from Coolum Beach to Melbournecar 1,738.8 km
19h 54m
$310–448
Bus
1. Take the bus from Noosa Junction Station to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Sydney Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
34h 24m
$248–410
Train
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 5train Naip / ...
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
2d 8h
$2,602–3,702

Coolum Beach to Melbourne by bus and train

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Distance: 1,487.7 km
Duration: 4h 28m

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

Virgin Australia, Jetstar, and Qantas fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Coolum Beach to Southern Cross via Nambour station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 29h 30m.

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