What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Broadbeach Waters?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Broadbeach Waters is to fly which costs $140 - $420 and takes 4h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Broadbeach Waters?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Broadbeach Waters is to fly which takes 4h 38m and costs $140 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Broadbeach Waters?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Broadbeach Waters. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Bermuda St at Hooker Boulevard via Central Station and Surfers Paradise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Broadbeach Waters?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Broadbeach Waters station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Nerang station, platform 1 via Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h.

How far is it from Melbourne to Broadbeach Waters?

The distance between Melbourne and Broadbeach Waters is 1370 km. The road distance is 1665.2 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Broadbeach Waters without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Broadbeach Waters without a car is to bus which takes 25h 32m and costs $220 - $460.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Broadbeach Waters?

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Melbourne to Broadbeach Waters, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Broadbeach Waters bus from?

Melbourne to Broadbeach Waters bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Broadbeach Waters train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Melbourne to Broadbeach Waters?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Broadbeach Waters is to fly which takes 4h 38m and costs $140 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $460 and takes 25h 32m, you could also train, which costs $130 - $500 and takes 28h.

Where does the Melbourne to Broadbeach Waters bus arrive?

Melbourne to Broadbeach Waters bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Central Station.

Where does the Melbourne to Broadbeach Waters train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Broadbeach Waters?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Broadbeach Waters is 1665 km. It takes approximately 17h 43m to drive from Melbourne to Broadbeach Waters.

Where can I stay near Broadbeach Waters?

There are 2849+ hotels available in Broadbeach Waters.

Melbourne to Broadbeach Waters - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Melbourne to Broadbeach Waters by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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Fly Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane MEL - OOL
4h 38m
$141–411
Train
cheapest
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 Nerang station, platform 1train
28h
$139–495
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus Brisbane
25h 32m
$225–457
Drive 1,665.2 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Broadbeach Waterscar 1,665.2 km
17h 43m
$295–426
Fly Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MEL - BNE
2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Nerang station, platform 1train
6h 6m
$169–367
Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport
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
6h 6m
$147–430
Bus via Campbellfield
1. Take the bus from Campbellfield to Central Stationbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Burleigh Headsbus Pm12
30h 47m
$197–260

Melbourne to Broadbeach Waters by train and bus

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Distance: 1,369.7 km
Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Broadbeach Waters, 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 Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Bermuda St at Hooker Boulevard via Central Station and Surfers Paradise in around 25h 32m.

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