What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Beenleigh?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Beenleigh is to train which costs $160 - $490 and takes 26h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Beenleigh?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Beenleigh is to fly and train which takes 4h 59m and costs $140 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Beenleigh?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Beenleigh. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Surfers Paradise via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Beenleigh?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Beenleigh station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Beenleigh station, platform 1 via Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 58m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Beenleigh?

The distance between Melbourne and Beenleigh is 1454 km. The road distance is 1653.2 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Beenleigh without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Beenleigh without a car is to bus via Gold Coast which takes 25h 15m and costs $180 - $600.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Beenleigh?

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Melbourne to Beenleigh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Beenleigh bus from?

Melbourne to Beenleigh bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Beenleigh train from?

Melbourne to Beenleigh train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.

Train or bus from Melbourne to Beenleigh?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Beenleigh is to bus via Gold Coast which takes 25h 15m and costs $180 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $490 and takes 26h 58m.

Where does the Melbourne to Beenleigh bus arrive?

Melbourne to Beenleigh bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Central Station.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Beenleigh?

Beenleigh is 1h behind Melbourne. It is currently 5:05 AM in Melbourne and 4:05 AM in Beenleigh.

Where does the Melbourne to Beenleigh train arrive?

Melbourne to Beenleigh train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Beenleigh?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Beenleigh is 1653 km. It takes approximately 18h 31m to drive from Melbourne to Beenleigh.

Where can I stay near Beenleigh?

There are 447+ hotels available in Beenleigh.

Melbourne to Beenleigh - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MEL - BNE
2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Beenleigh station, platform 1train
5h 4m
$177–425
Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane AVV - OOL
3. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Beenleigh station, platform 2train
6h 32m
$124–591
Bus via Gold Coast
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus Brisbane
25h 15m
$185–590
Train
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Beenleigh station, platform 1train
26h 58m
$168–488
Drive 1,653.2 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Beenleighcar 1,653.2 km
18h 31m
$343–495
Fly Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane MEL - OOL
2. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Beenleigh station, platform 2train
4h 59m
$140–527
Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane AVV - BNE
3. Take the train from International Airport Station to Beenleigh station, platform 1train
6h 42m
$141–689
Bus
1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-3 / ...
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Beenleighbus Pm12
31h
$278–404

Melbourne to Beenleigh by bus, tram, and train

14Weekly Services

25h 15mAverage Duration

$185Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,454 km
Duration: 5h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Beenleigh station, platform 2 via Central Station, Surfers Paradise, Cavill Avenue station, platform 1, Helensvale station, platform 4, and Helensvale station, platform 2 in around 25h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southern Cross to Beenleigh station, platform 1 via Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 26h 58m.

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