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How to get fromMelbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coastby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly to Gold Coast Airport

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane MEL - OOL
    2h 58m
    $113–357

  2. Bus via Melbourne

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au100-3 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus bus Brisbane
    26h 24m
    $278–528

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Broadmeadows Station to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train train
    28h 49m
    $143–498

  4. Drive 1,660.1 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coastcar car 1,660.1 km
    17h 35m
    $294–425

  5. Fly to Brisbane Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane MEL - BNE
    2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train train
    4h 33m
    $151–328

  6. Fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane plane MEL - BNK
    2. Take the bus from Ballina to Surfers Paradisebus bus
    6h 2m
    $163–401

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Campbellfield to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus bus Pm12
    29h 36m
    $217–281

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast by bus, train, and tram

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration28h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$143Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,350.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Gold Coast, 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 Surfers Paradise via Skybus Coach Terminal, Melbourne, Sydney Central Station, and Central Station in around 26h 24m.

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