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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Burleigh Waters is to bus via Cabramatta which costs $180 - $260 and takes 29h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Burleigh Waters is to fly which takes 4h and costs $120 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Burleigh Waters?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Burleigh Waters station. However, there are services departing from Melbourne and arriving at Gold Coast Hwy at Second Avenue station via Central Station and Surfers Paradise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Burleigh Waters?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Burleigh Waters station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 via Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 56m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Burleigh Waters?

The distance between Melbourne and Burleigh Waters is 1363 km. The road distance is 1657.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Burleigh Waters without a car is to bus which takes 26h 20m and costs $260 - $500.

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

It takes approximately 4h to get from Melbourne to Burleigh Waters, including transfers.

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

Melbourne to Burleigh Waters bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Melbourne station.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Melbourne to Burleigh Waters?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Burleigh Waters is to fly which takes 4h and costs $120 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $260 - $500 and takes 26h 20m, you could also train, which costs $160 - $490 and takes 27h 56m.

Where does the Melbourne to Burleigh Waters bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Burleigh Waters?

Burleigh Waters is 1h behind Melbourne. It is currently 4:13 AM in Melbourne and 3:13 AM in Burleigh Waters.

Where does the Melbourne to Burleigh Waters train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Burleigh Waters?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Burleigh Waters is 1658 km. It takes approximately 17h 29m to drive from Melbourne to Burleigh Waters.

Where can I stay near Burleigh Waters?

There are 3071+ hotels available in Burleigh Waters.

Melbourne to Burleigh Waters - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Melbourne to Burleigh 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
$129–509
Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport
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
5h 33m
$123–563
Bus
1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-3 / ...
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus Brisbane
26h 20m
$262–499
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 Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
27h 56m
$169–489
Drive 1,657.7 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Burleigh Waterscar 1,657.7 km
17h 29m
$357–515
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 Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
5h 58m
$179–427
Bus via Cabramatta
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Burleigh Headsbus Pm12
29h 15m
$188–255

Melbourne to Burleigh Waters by train and bus

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27h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,362.7 km
Duration: 4h

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Burleigh 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 Melbourne to Gold Coast Hwy at Second Avenue station via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, and Surfers Paradise in around 26h 20m.

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