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There are 6 ways to get from Kuranda to Melbourne by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane CNS - MEL
    4h 24m
    $277–718

  2. Train via Sydney

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station 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 Southern Crosstrain train 623 / ...
    2d 6h
    $323–7,025

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer Stbus bus
    2d 13h
    $368–535

  4. Drive 2,808.2 km

    1. Drive from Kuranda to Melbournecar car 2,808.2 km
    32h 52m
    $496–716

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain train
    3d 7h
    $2,789–10,226

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus Au050 / ...
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain train
    3d 11h
    $2,858–4,125

Kuranda to Melbourne by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$323Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,363.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Kuranda, QLD, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kuranda to Southern Cross via Cairns Central Station, Cairns Central Station, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 2d 6h.

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