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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Coolangatta is to train and bus which costs $160 - $490 and takes 27h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Coolangatta is to fly which takes 4h and costs $130 - $500.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Coolangatta?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Coolangatta. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Griffith St at Coolangatta East via Central Station and Burleigh Heads station, stop B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Coolangatta?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Coolangatta 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 32m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Coolangatta?

The distance between Melbourne and Coolangatta is 1354 km. The road distance is 1644.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Coolangatta without a car is to bus via Cavill Avenue station, platform 2 which takes 25h 14m and costs $180 - $600.

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

It takes approximately 4h to get from Melbourne to Coolangatta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Coolangatta bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Coolangatta train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Melbourne to Coolangatta?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Coolangatta is to fly which takes 4h and costs $130 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus via Cavill Avenue station, platform 2, which costs $180 - $600 and takes 25h 14m, you could also train, which costs $160 - $490 and takes 28h 32m.

Where does the Melbourne to Coolangatta bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Coolangatta?

Coolangatta is 1h behind Melbourne. It is currently 4:55 AM in Melbourne and 3:55 AM in Coolangatta.

Where does the Melbourne to Coolangatta train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Coolangatta?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Coolangatta is 1644 km. It takes approximately 17h 21m to drive from Melbourne to Coolangatta.

How do I get a bus ticket from Melbourne to Coolangatta?

Book your Melbourne to Coolangatta bus tickets online with 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Coolangatta?

There are 3116+ hotels available in Coolangatta.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Coolangatta by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane MEL - OOL
4h
$139–499
Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport
cheapest
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
$123–563
Bus via Cavill Avenue station, platform 2
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus Brisbane
25h 14m
$185–590
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Casino Stationtrain 33 / ...
3. Take the bus from Casino Station, Coach Bay to Wharf St Opp Tweed Heads Visitor Information Centrebus 167 / ...
27h 22m
$167–489
Drive 1,644.3 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Coolangattacar 1,644.3 km
17h 21m
$341–492
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 35m
$179–427
Bus
1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-3 / ...
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Tweed Headsbus Pm12
28h 20m
$268–394
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 32m
$169–489

Melbourne to Coolangatta by bus and tram

14Weekly Services

25h 14mAverage Duration

$185Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,354.3 km
Duration: 4h

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Coolangatta, 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 to Griffith St at Coolangatta East via Central Station, Surfers Paradise, Cavill Avenue station, platform 2, Burleigh Heads station, platform 2, and Burleigh Heads station, stop B in around 25h 14m.

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