What is the cheapest way to get from Laidley to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Laidley to Melbourne is to train and fly which costs $150 - $750 and takes 8h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Laidley to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Laidley to Melbourne is to train and fly which takes 6h 46m and costs $180 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Laidley and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Laidley to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from William St at Laidley and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St via Gatton, Brisbane and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Laidley and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Laidley to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Laidley and arriving at Southern Cross via Corinda station, platform 4, Roma Street Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 18m.

How far is it from Laidley to Melbourne?

The distance between Laidley and Melbourne is 1495 km. The road distance is 1572.4 km.

How do I travel from Laidley to Melbourne without a car?

The best way to get from Laidley to Melbourne without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 29h 18m and costs $170 - $800.

How long does it take to get from Laidley to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Laidley to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Laidley to Melbourne bus from?

Laidley to Melbourne bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Gatton station.

Where do I catch the Laidley to Melbourne train from?

Laidley to Melbourne train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Laidley station.

Train or bus from Laidley to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Laidley to Melbourne is to train via Sydney which takes 29h 18m and costs $170 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $410 and takes 33h 28m.

Where does the Laidley to Melbourne bus arrive?

Laidley to Melbourne bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.

Where does the Laidley to Melbourne train arrive?

Laidley to Melbourne train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Corinda station.

Can I drive from Laidley to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Laidley to Melbourne is 1572 km. It takes approximately 17h 31m to drive from Laidley to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5310+ hotels available in Melbourne.

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Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
best
1. Take the train from Laidley to Corindatrain
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane BNE - MEL
6h 46m
$180–629
Train, train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Laidley to Corindatrain
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
3. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane OOL - MEL
8h 36m
$153–719
Train via Sydney
1. Take the train from Laidley to Corindatrain
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
3. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
29h 18m
$178–799
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gatton to Brisbanebus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Sydney Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
33h 28m
$240–410
Drive 1,572.4 km
1. Drive from Laidley to Melbournecar 1,572.4 km
17h 31m
$281–406
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Avalon Airport, train
1. Take the train from Laidley to Corindatrain
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane BNE - AVV
3. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
8h 29m
$166–779
Train
1. Take the train from Laidley to Roma Streettrain Westlander
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
2d 6h
$2,615–4,006

Laidley to Melbourne by train

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Distance: 1,495.4 km
Duration: 6h 46m

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

You can take a train from Laidley to Southern Cross via Corinda station, platform 4, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 29h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from William St at Laidley to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St via Gatton station, Gatton, Brisbane, Sydney Central Station, and Central Station in around 33h 28m.

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