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How to get fromMelbourne to Abbot Pointby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Abbot Point by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Melbourne Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane MEL - PPP
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Bowentrain train
    6h 50m
    $383–1,218

  2. Fly Melbourne Airport to Townsville Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane MEL - TSV
    2. Take the train from Townsville to Bowentrain train
    9h 26m
    $325–1,360

  3. Train

    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 train from Roma Street to Bowentrain train
    43h 52m
    $342–4,803

  4. Bus

    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 Coach Terminal to Bowenbus bus
    47h 49m
    $541–935

  5. Drive 2,385.3 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Abbot Pointcar car 2,385.3 km
    28h 53m
    $429–619

  6. Fly Melbourne Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane MEL - HTI
    2. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Bowenbus bus
    9h 24m
    $454–1,047

  7. Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane AVV - PPP
    3. Take the train from Proserpine to Bowentrain train
    11h 13m
    $499–1,707

  8. Bus via Cabramatta

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Bowenbus bus
    2d 5h
    $477–641

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration4h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$218Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,071.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Abbot Point, QLD, Australia?

You can take a train from Southern Cross to Abbot Point via Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, and Bowen in around 43h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melbourne to Abbot Point via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Brisbane, Brisbane Coach Terminal, and Bowen in around 47h 49m.

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