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How to get fromMelbourne to Caloundra Westby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Caloundra West by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Melbourne Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport, line 600 bus, line 608 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane plane MEL - MCY
    2. Take the bus from Maroochydore station, platform 1 to Caloundra stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Caloundra station to Bellvista Bvd at Dumbarton Drivebus bus
    6h 26m
    $211–501

  2. Fly Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane MEL - OOL
    2. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train train
    3. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    9h 21m
    $152–432

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    28h 19m
    $214–559

  4. Drive  1,710.8 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Caloundra Westcar car 1,710.8 km
    19h 34m
    $311–449

  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 Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    7h 11m
    $189–376

  6. Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane AVV - BNE
    3. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    8h 39m
    $153–520

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the train from Central station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    28h 55m
    $247–492

  8. Bus, train via Campbellfield

    1. Take the bus from Campbellfield to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    30h 30m
    $207–400

Melbourne to Caloundra West by train, bus, and foot

Calendar29Weekly Services
Duration28h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$214Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,510.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 26m

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.

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