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

The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Port Melbourne is to fly which costs $140 - $410 and takes 5h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Port Melbourne is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $140 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between Gold Coast and Port Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast to Port Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Port Melbourne Cricket Ground/Williamstown Rd via Sydney Central Station and Southern Cross Station/Collins St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Gold Coast and Port Melbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Gold Coast station to Port Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 and arriving at Graham St/Light Rail #128 via Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street Station, Central Station and Spencer St/Collins St #1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 29m.

How far is it from Gold Coast to Port Melbourne?

The distance between Gold Coast and Port Melbourne is 1376 km. The road distance is 1672.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Port Melbourne without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 29h 29m and costs $140 - $550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Gold Coast to Port Melbourne, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Gold Coast to Port Melbourne?

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Port Melbourne is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $140 - $410. Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $140 - $550 and takes 29h 29m, you could also bus, which costs $270 - $550 and takes 29h 49m.

Where does the Gold Coast to Port Melbourne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Gold Coast to Port Melbourne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gold Coast to Port Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to Port Melbourne is 1673 km. It takes approximately 17h 50m to drive from Gold Coast to Port Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Port Melbourne?

There are 5283+ hotels available in Port Melbourne.

Gold Coast to Port 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 Port Melbourne by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), 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
5h 13m
$146–406
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 29m
$142–508
Bus
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus Au100-3 / ...
29h 49m
$277–541
Drive 1,672.7 km
1. Drive from Gold Coast to Port Melbournecar 1,672.7 km
17h 50m
$301–435
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 55m
$184–372
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 47m
$152–626
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 46m
$183–427
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
30h 28m
$221–275
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 5h
$2,608–3,708

Gold Coast to Port Melbourne by tram and train

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Distance: 1,375.6 km
Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Port Melbourne, VIC, 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 Graham St/Light Rail #128 via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, Southern Cross, and Spencer St/Collins St #1 in around 29h 29m.

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