What is the cheapest way to get from Great Barrier Reef Arena to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Great Barrier Reef Arena to Melbourne is to fly which costs $330 - $450 and takes 6h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Great Barrier Reef Arena to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Great Barrier Reef Arena to Melbourne is to fly which takes 6h 15m and costs $330 - $450.

Is there a direct bus between Great Barrier Reef Arena and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Great Barrier Reef Arena to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Roma Street Station, Stand F, Strathfield Station, Albert Rd, Stand E and Liverpool. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Great Barrier Reef Arena and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Great Barrier Reef Arena to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Southern Cross via Roma Street Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 1m.

How far is it from Great Barrier Reef Arena to Melbourne?

The distance between Great Barrier Reef Arena and Melbourne is 1906 km. The road distance is 2249.6 km.

How do I travel from Great Barrier Reef Arena to Melbourne without a car?

The best way to get from Great Barrier Reef Arena to Melbourne without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 41h 1m and costs $250 - $4,200.

How long does it take to get from Great Barrier Reef Arena to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Great Barrier Reef Arena to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Great Barrier Reef Arena to Melbourne bus from?

Great Barrier Reef Arena to Melbourne bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Mackay station.

Where do I catch the Great Barrier Reef Arena to Melbourne train from?

Great Barrier Reef Arena to Melbourne train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Mackay station.

Train, bus or fly from Great Barrier Reef Arena to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Great Barrier Reef Arena to Melbourne is to fly which takes 6h 15m and costs $330 - $450. Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $250 - $4,200 and takes 41h 1m, you could also bus, which costs $320 - $470 and takes 45h 57m.

Where does the Great Barrier Reef Arena to Melbourne bus arrive?

Great Barrier Reef Arena to Melbourne bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Coach Terminal station.

Where does the Great Barrier Reef Arena to Melbourne train arrive?

Great Barrier Reef Arena to Melbourne train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Great Barrier Reef Arena to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Great Barrier Reef Arena to Melbourne is 2250 km. It takes approximately 26h 33m to drive from Great Barrier Reef Arena to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5286+ hotels available in Melbourne.

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There are 9 ways to get from Great Barrier Reef Arena to Melbourne by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly Mackay to Melbourne Airport
best
1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane MKY - MEL
6h 15m
$334–443
Train via Sydney
cheapest
1. Take the train from Mackay 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 / ...
41h 1m
$254–4,122
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand Abus
3. Take the bus from Liverpool to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus
45h 57m
$324–461
Drive 2,249.6 km
1. Drive from Great Barrier Reef Arena to Melbournecar 2,249.6 km
26h 33m
$404–583
Bus to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the bus from Mackay to Proserpinebus
2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane PPP - MEL
6h 52m
$316–857
Fly Mackay to Avalon Airport, train
1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane MKY - AVV
2. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
8h 3m
$288–759
Drive to Moranbah Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Drive from Great Barrier Reef Arena to Moranbah Airport (MOV)car
2. Fly from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane MOV - MEL
7h 38m
$611–1,976
Train
1. Take the train from Sarina to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
2d 18h
$2,702–7,099
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sarina to Brisbane Roma Streetbus Pm19
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
2d 22h
$2,732–3,884

Mackay (MKY) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

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Distance: 1,905.5 km
Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Great Barrier Reef Arena, QLD, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

Virgin Australia, Qantas, and Jetstar fly from Mackay (MKY) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Great Barrier Reef Arena to Southern Cross via Mackay, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 41h 1m.

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