What is the cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Melbourne is to fly which costs $140 - $390 and takes 4h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Melbourne is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs $140 - $390.

Is there a direct bus between Gold Coast and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h.

Is there a direct train between Gold Coast and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Gold Coast station to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 and arriving at Southern Cross via Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 2m.

How far is it from Gold Coast to Melbourne?

The distance between Gold Coast and Melbourne is 1372 km. The road distance is 1668.8 km.

How do I travel from Gold Coast to Melbourne without a car?

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Melbourne without a car is to bus which takes 29h and costs $240 - $500.

How long does it take to get from Gold Coast to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Gold Coast to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gold Coast to Melbourne bus from?

Gold Coast to Melbourne bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.

Where do I catch the Gold Coast to Melbourne train from?

Gold Coast to Melbourne train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.

Train, bus or fly from Gold Coast to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Melbourne is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs $140 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $500 and takes 29h, you could also train via Sydney, which costs $130 - $500 and takes 29h 2m.

Where does the Gold Coast to Melbourne bus arrive?

Gold Coast to Melbourne bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Central Station.

Where does the Gold Coast to Melbourne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gold Coast to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to Melbourne is 1669 km. It takes approximately 17h 45m to drive from Gold Coast to Melbourne.

How do I get a bus ticket from Gold Coast to Melbourne?

Book your Gold Coast to Melbourne bus tickets online with Omio and 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5350+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Gold Coast to Melbourne - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Gold Coast to Melbourne by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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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 45m
$140–390
Train via Sydney
cheapest
1. Take the train from Helensvale 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 2m
$136–502
Bus
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
29h
$241–491
Drive 1,668.8 km
1. Drive from Gold Coast to Melbournecar 1,668.8 km
17h 45m
$294–424
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane BNE - MEL
6h 20m
$168–356
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
6h 28m
$146–430
Bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Ballina Service Centerbus
2. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane BNK - MEL
7h 21m
$195–396
Bus via Cabramatta
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus Pm11
2. Take the bus from Liverpool to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
29h 41m
$197–253
Train
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train Vlbd / ...
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
2d 6h
$2,602–3,702

Gold Coast to Melbourne by tram and train

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Distance: 1,372.1 km
Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Gold Coast, 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 Surfers Paradise to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St via Central Station in around 29h.

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