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There are 7 ways to get from Melbourne to Darra by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane MEL - BNE
    4h 57m
    $176–353

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    26h 42m
    $138–494

  3. Bus via Cabramatta

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus bus Sydney
    2. Take the bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus 3105
    28h 36m
    $165–202

  4. Drive 1,625.2 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Darracar car 1,625.2 km
    18h 13m
    $287–414

  5. Fly Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport, train

    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 Roma Streettrain train
    6h 41m
    $141–401

  6. Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport

    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
    6h 25m
    $152–512

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au100-3 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    31h 4m
    $246–381

Melbourne to Darra by train

Calendar12Weekly Trains
Duration26h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$138Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,429.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 57m

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 train from Southern Cross to Darra station, platform 1 via Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 26h 42m.

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