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 tram and fly and line 109 tram which costs $140 - $460 and takes 5h 18m.

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 tram and fly and line 109 tram which takes 5h 18m and costs $140 - $460.

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 Graham St/Bay St via Liverpool and Queen Victoria Market/Franklin St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 22m.

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 Southern Cross via Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 22m.

How far is it from Gold Coast to Port Melbourne?

The distance between Gold Coast and Port Melbourne is 1375 km. The road distance is 1671.4 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 22m and costs $170 - $500.

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

It takes approximately 5h 18m 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 Premier Motor Service, 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 or bus from Gold Coast to Port Melbourne?

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Port Melbourne is to train via Sydney which takes 29h 22m and costs $170 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus via Cabramatta, which costs $200 - $260 and takes 29h 22m.

Where does the Gold Coast to Port Melbourne bus arrive?

Gold Coast to Port Melbourne bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Central Station.

What is the time difference between Gold Coast and Port Melbourne?

Port Melbourne is 1h ahead of Gold Coast. It is currently 6:38 PM in Gold Coast and 7:38 PM in Port Melbourne.

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 1671 km. It takes approximately 17h 47m to drive from Gold Coast to Port Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Port Melbourne?

There are 5350+ hotels available in Port Melbourne.

Gold Coast to Port Melbourne - 9 ways to travel via train, tram, and plane

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

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Tram to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, line 109 tram
best
1. Take the tram from Cavill Avenue station, platform 2 to Burleigh Heads station, platform 2tram
2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane OOL - MEL
3. Take the tram from Spencer St/Collins St #1 to Graham St/Light Rail #128tram
5h 18m
$146–456
Fly Gold Coast Airport to Avalon Airport, train
cheapest
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 48m
$140–450
Train via Sydney
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 22m
$173–498
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 22m
$204–260
Drive 1,671.4 km
1. Drive from Gold Coast to Port Melbournecar 1,671.4 km
17h 47m
$305–440
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
$195–403
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 48m
$212–433
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 45m
$267–527
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
$2,608–3,708

Gold Coast to Port Melbourne by tram, train, and bus

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29h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,375.2 km
Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Port Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Port Melbourne Cricket Ground/Williamstown Rd via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, Southern Cross, and Southern Cross Station/Collins St in around 29h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Graham St/Bay St via Central Station, Central Station, Liverpool Station, Liverpool, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, and Queen Victoria Market/Franklin St in around 29h 22m.

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