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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Burleigh Waters is to fly which costs $140 - $430 and takes 4h 5m.

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 5m and costs $140 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Burleigh Waters?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Burleigh Waters. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Stockland Burleigh Heads, stop B via Central Station and Johnston Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 13m.

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 28h 11m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Burleigh Waters?

The distance between Melbourne and Burleigh Waters is 1363 km. The road distance is 1659 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 27h 13m and costs $230 - $490.

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

It takes approximately 4h 5m 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 Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St 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 5m and costs $140 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $490 and takes 27h 13m, you could also train, which costs $160 - $490 and takes 28h 11m.

Where does the Melbourne to Burleigh Waters bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Burleigh Waters?

Burleigh Waters is 1h behind Melbourne. It is currently 10:57 PM in Melbourne and 9:57 PM 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 1659 km. It takes approximately 17h 33m to drive from Melbourne to Burleigh Waters.

Where can I stay near Burleigh Waters?

There are 2948+ 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
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1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane MEL - OOL
4h 5m
$149–429
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Bilingabus Brisbane
27h 13m
$235–490
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
28h 11m
$169–489
Drive 1,659 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Burleigh Waterscar 1,659 km
17h 33m
$304–439
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
5h 33m
$173–443
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
6h 13m
$189–377
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
28h 16m
$188–255

Melbourne to Burleigh Waters by train and bus

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28h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,362.7 km
Duration: 4h 5m

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 Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Stockland Burleigh Heads, stop B via Central Station, Bilinga, and Johnston Street in around 27h 13m.

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