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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Darra is to bus via Cabramatta which costs $160 - $210 and takes 28h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Darra is to fly which takes 4h 44m and costs $170 - $370.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Darra?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Darra. However, there are services departing from Melbourne and arriving at Brisbane via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Darra?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Darra station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Darra station, platform 1 via Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 38m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Darra?

The distance between Melbourne and Darra is 1429 km. The road distance is 1625.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Darra without a car is to bus which takes 26h 34m and costs $260 - $550.

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

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Melbourne to Darra, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Darra bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Darra train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Melbourne to Darra?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Darra is to fly which takes 4h 44m and costs $170 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $260 - $550 and takes 26h 34m, you could also train, which costs $130 - $500 and takes 26h 38m.

Where does the Melbourne to Darra bus arrive?

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

Where does the Melbourne to Darra train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Darra?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Darra is 1625 km. It takes approximately 18h 13m to drive from Melbourne to Darra.

Where can I stay near Darra?

There are 2548+ hotels available in Darra.

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

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

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Fly Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MEL - BNE
4h 44m
$176–363
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
26h 38m
$138–494
Bus
1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-3 / ...
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
26h 34m
$262–516
Drive 1,625.2 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Darracar 1,625.2 km
18h 13m
$292–422
Fly Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane MEL - OOL
2. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain
6h 20m
$141–391
Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane AVV - BNE
6h 12m
$172–522
Fly Melbourne Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane MEL - MCY
2. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Darra station, platform 1train
7h 50m
$171–441
Bus via Cabramatta
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus 3105
28h 27m
$165–202

Melbourne to Darra by train

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Distance: 1,429.1 km
Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Darra, QLD, Australia?

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melbourne to Darra station, platform 1 via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Brisbane, and Central station, platform 5 in around 26h 34m.

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