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How to get fromMelbourne Airport (MEL) to Surfers Paradiseby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Surfers Paradise 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
    3h 2m
    $114–370

  2. Bus via Skybus Coach Terminal

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus bus Brisbane
    25h 49m
    $258–498

  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
    29h 3m
    $143–498

  4. Drive 1,659.4 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Surfers Paradisecar car 1,659.4 km
    17h 34m
    $295–426

  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 47m
    $152–331

  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 1m
    $165–401

  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 Surfers Paradise by bus, train, and tram

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration29h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$143Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,350.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 2m

What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Surfers Paradise, 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, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, and Central Station in around 25h 49m.

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