What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cockatoo Island?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cockatoo Island is to train which costs $70 - $260 and takes 11h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cockatoo Island?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cockatoo Island is to fly which takes 1h 54m and costs $100 - $290.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Cockatoo Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cockatoo Island. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr and arriving at Darling St After Elliott St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal and Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Cockatoo Island?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne Airport (MEL) station to Cockatoo Island station. However, there are services departing from Broadmeadows Station and arriving at Wynyard Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.

How far is it from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cockatoo Island?

The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Cockatoo Island is 718 km. The road distance is 848.5 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cockatoo Island without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cockatoo Island without a car is to train which takes 11h 56m and costs $70 - $260.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cockatoo Island?

It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cockatoo Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cockatoo Island bus from?

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cockatoo Island bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cockatoo Island train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cockatoo Island?

The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cockatoo Island is to fly which takes 1h 54m and costs $100 - $290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $260 and takes 11h 56m, you could also bus, which costs $120 - $330 and takes 13h 6m.

Where does the Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cockatoo Island bus arrive?

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cockatoo Island bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Central Station.

Where does the Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cockatoo Island train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cockatoo Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cockatoo Island is 848 km. It takes approximately 8h 57m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cockatoo Island.

Where can I stay near Cockatoo Island?

There are 5211+ hotels available in Cockatoo Island.

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cockatoo Island - 5 ways to travel via train

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There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cockatoo Island by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MEL - SYD
1h 54m
$108–290
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Broadmeadows Station to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
11h 56m
$74–253
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus Sydney
13h 6m
$125–322
Drive 848.5 km
1. Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cockatoo Islandcar 848.5 km
8h 57m
$151–217
Bus via Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr
1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-3 / ...
14h 2m
$160–252

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cockatoo Island by bus and train

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Distance: 717.6 km
Duration: 1h 54m

What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Cockatoo Island, NSW, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) every 20 minutes. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Broadmeadows Station to Central Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $65–240 and the journey takes 10h 34m.

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