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How to get fromMelbourne Central Station to Great Barrier Reefby plane, ferry, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne Central Station to Great Barrier Reef by plane, ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Fly, ferry

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane MEL - CNS
    2. Take the ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Great Barrier Reef Green Islandferry ferry
    8h 37m
    $271–691

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Cairnsbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Great Barrier Reef Green Islandferry ferry
    2d 12h
    $533–1,268

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Cairnsbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Great Barrier Reef Green Islandferry ferry
    2d 13h
    $519–944

  4. Bus, ferry via Southern Cross Station

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Cairnsbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal to Great Barrier Reef Green Islandferry ferry
    2d 16h
    $638–1,158

Melbourne Central Station to Great Barrier Reef by train, bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$533Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,371 km
  • Duration: 8h 37m

What companies run services between Melbourne Central Station, VIC, Australia and Great Barrier Reef, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne Central Station to Great Barrier Reef. However, you can walk to Skybus Coach Terminal, take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Cairns (CNS), walk to Cairns Airport, take the shuttle to Cairns Base Hospital, walk to Cairns Hospital, take the line 110 bus to Cairns City bus station, platform 1, walk to Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal, take the ferry to Great Barrier Reef Green Island, then walk to Great Barrier Reef. Alternatively, you can take a train from Melbourne Central Station to Great Barrier Reef via Southern Cross Station, Southern Cross, Central Station, Roma Street Station, Brisbane, Cairns, Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal, and Great Barrier Reef Green Island in around 2d 12h.

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