What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Burleigh Heads?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Burleigh Heads is to fly which costs $110 - $370 and takes 2h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Burleigh Heads?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Burleigh Heads is to fly which takes 2h 36m and costs $110 - $370.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Burleigh Heads?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Burleigh Heads. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr and arriving at Stockland Burleigh Heads, stop B via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Central Station and Johnston Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Burleigh Heads?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne Airport (MEL) station to Burleigh Heads station. However, there are services departing from Broadmeadows Station and arriving at Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 via Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 58m.

How far is it from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Burleigh Heads?

The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Burleigh Heads is 1342 km. The road distance is 1649.6 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Burleigh Heads without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Burleigh Heads without a car is to bus via Skybus Coach Terminal which takes 28h 42m and costs $240 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Burleigh Heads?

It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Burleigh Heads, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Burleigh Heads bus from?

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Burleigh Heads bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Burleigh Heads train from?

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Burleigh Heads train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Broadmeadows Station.

Train, bus or fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Burleigh Heads?

The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Burleigh Heads is to fly which takes 2h 36m and costs $110 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus via Skybus Coach Terminal, which costs $240 - $550 and takes 28h 42m, you could also train, which costs $140 - $500 and takes 28h 58m.

Where does the Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Burleigh Heads bus arrive?

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Burleigh Heads bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Central Station.

Where does the Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Burleigh Heads train arrive?

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Burleigh Heads train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Burleigh Heads?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Burleigh Heads is 1650 km. It takes approximately 17h 20m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Burleigh Heads.

Where can I stay near Burleigh Heads?

There are 2921+ hotels available in Burleigh Heads.

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Burleigh Heads - 7 ways to travel via train

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There are 7 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Burleigh Heads by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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Fly to Gold Coast Airport
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1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane MEL - OOL
2h 36m
$113–368
Bus via Skybus Coach Terminal
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Bilingabus Brisbane
28h 42m
$249–519
Train
1. Take the train from Broadmeadows Station to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
28h 58m
$143–498
Drive 1,649.6 km
1. Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Burleigh Headscar 1,649.6 km
17h 20m
$293–423
Fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MEL - BNE
2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
4h 43m
$153–331
Fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, bus
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane MEL - BNK
2. Take the bus from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, Southern Cross Dr to Byron Bay Interchange, Stand Bbus
3. Take the bus from Byron Bay to Gold Coast Airportbus
6h 21m
$174–393
Bus
1. Take the bus from Campbellfield to Central Stationbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Burleigh Headsbus Pm12
29h 29m
$218–272

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Burleigh Heads by bus and train

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Distance: 1,342.2 km
Duration: 2h 36m

What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Burleigh Heads, QLD, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Stockland Burleigh Heads, stop B via Skybus Coach Terminal, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Central Station, Bilinga, and Johnston Street in around 28h 42m.

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