What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Carrara?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Carrara is to fly which costs $140 - $390 and takes 4h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Carrara?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Carrara is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs $140 - $390.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Carrara?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Carrara. However, there are services departing from Melbourne and arriving at Nielsens Rd at Hickey Way via Central Station, Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach South station, stop C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Carrara?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Carrara station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Nerang station, platform 1 via Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 1m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Carrara?

The distance between Melbourne and Carrara is 1376 km. The road distance is 1673.5 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Carrara without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Carrara without a car is to bus which takes 26h and costs $260 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Carrara?

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Melbourne to Carrara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Carrara bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Carrara train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Melbourne to Carrara?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Carrara is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs $140 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $260 - $550 and takes 26h, you could also train, which costs $130 - $500 and takes 28h 1m.

Where does the Melbourne to Carrara bus arrive?

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

Where does the Melbourne to Carrara train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Carrara?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Carrara is 1674 km. It takes approximately 17h 40m to drive from Melbourne to Carrara.

Where can I stay near Carrara?

There are 2767+ hotels available in Carrara.

Melbourne to Carrara - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Carrara 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 53m
$140–390
Train
cheapest
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 Nerang station, platform 1train
28h 1m
$139–495
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
$262–513
Drive 1,673.5 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Carraracar 1,673.5 km
17h 40m
$300–433
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 Nerang station, platform 1train
6h 3m
$179–367
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
6h 21m
$146–619
Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane AVV - BNE
3. Take the train from International Airport Station to Nerang station, platform 1train
7h 31m
$155–526
Bus via Campbellfield
1. Take the bus from Campbellfield to Central Stationbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Burleigh Headsbus Pm12
31h 21m
$218–272

Melbourne to Carrara by train and bus

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28h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,375.9 km
Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Carrara, 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 Nielsens Rd at Hickey Way via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Surfers Paradise, and Broadbeach South station, stop C in around 26h.

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