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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Coolangatta is to fly which costs $130 - $390 and takes 3h 59m.

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 3h 59m and costs $130 - $390.

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/Spencer St and arriving at Griffith St at Coolangatta East via Central Station and Cahill Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 46m.

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 31m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Coolangatta?

The distance between Melbourne and Coolangatta is 1354 km. The road distance is 1645.6 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 which takes 26h 46m and costs $220 - $490.

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m 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 Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St 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 3h 59m and costs $130 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $490 and takes 26h 46m, you could also train, which costs $130 - $500 and takes 28h 31m.

Where does the Melbourne to Coolangatta bus arrive?

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

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 1646 km. It takes approximately 17h 24m to drive from Melbourne to Coolangatta.

Where can I stay near Coolangatta?

There are 2948+ hotels available in Coolangatta.

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

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

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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
3h 59m
$139–389
Train, bus
cheapest
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
$137–495
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
26h 46m
$225–489
Drive 1,645.6 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Coolangattacar 1,645.6 km
17h 24m
$290–418
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 27m
$145–428
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 34m
$170–358
Bus via Cabramatta
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Tweed Headsbus Pm12
27h 40m
$187–254
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 31m
$139–495

Melbourne to Coolangatta by train and bus

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27h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,354.3 km
Duration: 3h 59m

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/Spencer St to Griffith St at Coolangatta East via Central Station and Cahill Street in around 26h 46m.

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