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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coolangatta is to fly which costs $110 - $360 and takes 2h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coolangatta is to fly which takes 2h 33m and costs $110 - $360.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coolangatta. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd and arriving at Tweed Heads via Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd, Campbellfield and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 46m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne Airport (MEL) station to Coolangatta 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 29h 27m.

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

The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Coolangatta is 1334 km. The road distance is 1637.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coolangatta without a car is to train and bus which takes 28h 11m and costs $140 - $500.

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

It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coolangatta, including transfers.

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

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coolangatta bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Campbellfield station.

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

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

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

The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coolangatta is to fly which takes 2h 33m and costs $110 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $280 and takes 28h 46m, you could also train, which costs $140 - $500 and takes 29h 27m.

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

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

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

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

Can I drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coolangatta?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coolangatta is 1638 km. It takes approximately 17h 13m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coolangatta.

Where can I stay near Coolangatta?

There are 2926+ hotels available in Coolangatta.

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coolangatta - 8 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coolangatta by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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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 33m
$112–356
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Broadmeadows Station to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Casino Stationtrain 33 / ...
3. Take the bus from Casino Station, Coach Bay to Wharf St Opp Tweed Heads Visitor Information Centrebus 167 / ...
28h 11m
$141–498
Bus
1. Take the bus from Campbellfield to Central Stationbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Tweed Headsbus Pm12
28h 46m
$217–271
Drive 1,637.8 km
1. Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coolangattacar 1,637.8 km
17h 13m
$290–419
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
5h 11m
$152–329
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 11m
$173–393
Bus via Melbourne
1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-3 / ...
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Bilingabus Brisbane
28h 47m
$269–549
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
29h 27m
$143–498

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coolangatta by bus and train

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28h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,333.8 km
Duration: 2h 33m

What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Coolangatta, 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/Grants Rd to Tweed Heads via Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd, Sydney Rd/Mahoneys Rd, Campbellfield, and Central Station in around 28h 46m.

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