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How to get fromGold Coast to Melbourne Airport (MEL)by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport

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    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane OOL - MEL
    4h 14m
    $112–362

  2. Train via Sydney

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Broadmeadows Stationtrain train 623 / ...
    29h
    $142–498

  3. Bus via Melbourne

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus bus Au100-3 / ...
    30h 10m
    $299–553

  4. Drive 1,661.8 km

    1. Drive from Gold Coast to Melbourne Airport (MEL)car car 1,661.8 km
    17h 35m
    $295–425

  5. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane BNE - MEL
    5h 46m
    $150–328

  6. Bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Ballina Service Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane BNK - MEL
    6h 46m
    $148–392

  7. Bus, bus to Sunshine Coast Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Maroochydorebus bus
    3. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane MCY - MEL
    8h 22m
    $189–477

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus bus Pm11
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Campbellfieldbus bus Melbourne
    30h 28m
    $223–273

  9. Train

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Broadmeadowstrain train
    2d 2h
    $2,608–3,708

Gold Coast to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by tram, train, and bus

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration29hAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,351.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Gold Coast, 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 vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, Broadmeadows Station, and Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd in around 29h.

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