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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coolum Beach is to fly which costs $150 - $400 and takes 3h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coolum Beach is to fly which takes 3h 31m and costs $150 - $400.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coolum Beach. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr and arriving at David Low Way at Coolum Beach via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Central Station, Brisbane Coach Terminal and Sunshine Beach Rd at Noosa Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h.

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

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne Airport (MEL) station to Coolum Beach station. However, there are services departing from Broadmeadows Station and arriving at Nambour station, platform 2 via Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 51m.

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

The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Coolum Beach is 1467 km. The road distance is 1729.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coolum Beach without a car is to train which takes 29h 51m and costs $200 - $1,000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coolum Beach, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

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

The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coolum Beach is to fly which takes 3h 31m and costs $150 - $400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $200 - $1,000 and takes 29h 51m, you could also bus, which costs $280 - $550 and takes 31h.

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

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

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

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

Can I drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coolum Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coolum Beach is 1730 km. It takes approximately 19h 48m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coolum Beach.

Where can I stay near Coolum Beach?

There are 2213+ hotels available in Coolum Beach.

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

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

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Fly to Sunshine Coast Airport
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane MEL - MCY
3h 31m
$156–400
Fly to Brisbane Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MEL - BNE
2. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
6h 52m
$151–329
Train, bus, drive
1. Take the train from Broadmeadows Station to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
3. Drive from Rothwell station, platform 2 to Coolum Beachcar
28h 42m
$218–571
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 Nambour station, platform 2train
29h 51m
$202–966
Drive 1,729.6 km
1. Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coolum Beachcar 1,729.6 km
19h 48m
$307–444
Fly to Hervey Bay, bus
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane MEL - HVB
2. Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Noosa Junction Stationbus
7h 27m
$212–681
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Campbellfield to Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
3. Drive from Rothwell station, platform 2 to Coolum Beachcar
29h 13m
$254–436
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Noosa Junction Stationbus
31h
$287–549

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) flights

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Distance: 1,466.8 km
Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Coolum Beach, QLD, Australia?

Virgin Australia, Jetstar, and Qantas fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Coolum Beach via Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd, Broadmeadows Station, Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, and Nambour station, platform 2 in around 29h 51m.

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