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How to get fromMelbourne to Burleigh Watersby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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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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  1. Fly Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane MEL - OOL
    3h 59m
    $139–399

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au100-3 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus bus Brisbane
    26h 15m
    $260–506

  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 Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    27h 54m
    $139–495

  4. Drive 1,659 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Burleigh Waterscar car 1,659 km
    17h 33m
    $299–431

  5. Fly Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane MEL - BNE
    2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    5h 56m
    $180–368

  6. Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane AVV - OOL
    5h 27m
    $145–618

  7. Bus via Cabramatta

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus bus Sydney
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Burleigh Headsbus bus Pm12
    28h 15m
    $209–267

Melbourne to Burleigh Waters by train and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration27h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,361 km
  • Duration: 3h 59m

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 Burleigh Heads station, stop B via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, and Surfers Paradise in around 26h 15m.

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