Rome2Rio

How to get fromMelbourne to Dolphin Headsby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

Find Transport to Dolphin Heads

See all options

There are 11 ways to get from Melbourne to Dolphin Heads by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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

  1. Fly Melbourne Airport to Mackay

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane MEL - MKY
    8h 38m
    $318–458

  2. Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Mackay

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane AVV - MKY
    11h 11m
    $282–762

  3. Train

    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
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain train
    40h 50m
    $327–4,162

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Mackaybus bus
    43h 30m
    $436–807

  5. Drive  2,298.4 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Dolphin Headscar car 2,298.4 km
    25h 57m
    $415–599

  6. Fly Melbourne Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane MEL - PPP
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Mackaytrain train
    7h 28m
    $399–1,373

  7. Fly Melbourne Airport to Moranbah Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane plane MEL - MOV
    2. Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Dolphin Headscar car
    8h 37m
    $353–1,183

  8. Fly Melbourne Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane MEL - HTI
    2. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Mackaybus bus
    9h 55m
    $493–1,188

  9. Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane AVV - PPP
    3. Take the train from Proserpine to Mackaytrain train
    11h 51m
    $513–2,007

  10. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Mackaybus bus
    47h 28m
    $397–757

  11. Bus via Campbellfield

    1. Take the bus from Campbellfield to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Mackaybus bus
    2d 3h
    $335–528

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Mackay (MKY) flights

Calendar87Weekly Planes
Duration5h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$270Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Melbourne to Dolphin Heads.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,928.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 38m

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

Virgin Australia, Qantas, and Jetstar fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Mackay (MKY) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southern Cross to Dolphin Heads via Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, and Mackay in around 40h 50m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Australia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers