What is the cheapest way to get from Fortitude Valley to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Fortitude Valley to Melbourne is to train and fly which costs $140 - $390 and takes 6h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fortitude Valley to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Fortitude Valley to Melbourne is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs $160 - $360.

Is there a direct bus between Fortitude Valley and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Fortitude Valley to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Brunswick St near Ann St Stop 210 and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St via Brisbane and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Fortitude Valley and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Fortitude Valley station to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Fortitude Valley station, platform 1 and arriving at Southern Cross via Roma Street Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 22m.

How far is it from Fortitude Valley to Melbourne?

The distance between Fortitude Valley and Melbourne is 1412 km. The road distance is 1643.2 km.

How do I travel from Fortitude Valley to Melbourne without a car?

The best way to get from Fortitude Valley to Melbourne without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 27h 22m and costs $130 - $500.

How long does it take to get from Fortitude Valley to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Fortitude Valley to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fortitude Valley to Melbourne bus from?

Fortitude Valley to Melbourne bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Brisbane station.

Where do I catch the Fortitude Valley to Melbourne train from?

Fortitude Valley to Melbourne train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Roma Street Station.

Train, bus or fly from Fortitude Valley to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Fortitude Valley to Melbourne is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs $160 - $360. Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $130 - $500 and takes 27h 22m, you could also bus, which costs $250 - $550 and takes 31h 29m.

Where does the Fortitude Valley to Melbourne bus arrive?

Fortitude Valley to Melbourne bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Central Station.

Where does the Fortitude Valley to Melbourne train arrive?

Fortitude Valley to Melbourne train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Fortitude Valley to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Fortitude Valley to Melbourne is 1643 km. It takes approximately 18h 24m to drive from Fortitude Valley to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5350+ hotels available in Melbourne.

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

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

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Fly Brisbane Airport to Melbourne Airport
best
1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane BNE - MEL
4h 24m
$166–352
Train via Sydney
cheapest
1. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
2. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
27h 22m
$136–500
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
31h 29m
$250–520
Drive 1,643.2 km
1. Drive from Fortitude Valley to Melbournecar 1,643.2 km
18h 24m
$289–418
Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the train from Fortitude Valley station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane OOL - MEL
6h 9m
$140–390
Fly Brisbane Airport to Avalon Airport, train
1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane BNE - AVV
2. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
6h 7m
$152–512
Train to Sunshine Coast Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the train from Fortitude Valley station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
2. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane MCY - MEL
7h 10m
$190–450
Train
1. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
2d 4h
$2,600–3,700

Fortitude Valley to Melbourne by train

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Distance: 1,411.7 km
Duration: 4h 24m

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

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fortitude Valley station, platform 1 to Southern Cross via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 27h 22m.

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