There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Caloundra West by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly Melbourne Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport, line 600 bus, line 608 bus
best- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane MEL - MCY
- Take the bus from Maroochydore station, platform 1 to Caloundra stationbus
- Take the bus from Caloundra station to Bellvista Bvd at Dumbarton Drivebus
6h 26m$211–501Fly Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane MEL - OOL
- Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train
- Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
9h 21m$152–432Train, bus
- Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
- Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
28h 19m$214–559Drive 1,710.8 km
- Drive from Melbourne to Caloundra Westcar 1,710.8 km
19h 34m$311–449Fly Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport, train
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MEL - BNE
- Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
7h 11m$189–376Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain
- Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane AVV - BNE
- Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
8h 39m$153–520Bus, train
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
- Take the train from Central station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
28h 55m$247–492Bus, train via Campbellfield
- Take the bus from Campbellfield to Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
- Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
30h 30m$207–400
Melbourne to Caloundra West by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Caloundra West is to fly and train which costs $150 - $440 and takes 9h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Caloundra West is to fly and line 600 bus and line 608 bus which takes 6h 26m and costs $210 - $500.
The distance between Melbourne and Caloundra West is 1511 km. The road distance is 1710.8 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Caloundra West without a car is to train and bus which takes 28h 19m and costs $210 - $600.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Melbourne to Caloundra West, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Caloundra West is 1711 km. It takes approximately 19h 34m to drive from Melbourne to Caloundra West.
There are 1558+ hotels available in Caloundra West.
What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Caloundra West, QLD, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Caloundra West. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY), walk to Sunshine Coast Airport, take the line 622 bus to Maroochydore station, platform 1, take the line 600 bus to Caloundra station, then take the line 608 bus to Bellvista Bvd at Dumbarton Drive. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southern Cross to Caloundra Rd at Stradbroke Drive via Central Station, Central Station, Brisbane, Central station, platform 6, Landsborough station, platform 1, and Landsborough station, stop A in around 28h 19m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–1,000
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,000
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–410
Flights from Avalon Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–480
Flights from Avalon Airport to Brisbane Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–480
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–400
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Southern Cross to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–240
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–140
- Sleeper
- $220–240
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