There are 9 ways to get from Melbourne to Esk by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), 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 Brisbane Airport, train, bus
best- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MEL - BNE
- Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 3 to Ipswich station, platform 1train
- Take the bus from Ipswich station, stop C to Ipswich St at St Agnes' Churchbus
7h 33m$189–396Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport, train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain
- Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane AVV - OOL
- Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train
- Take the bus from Ipswich station, stop C to Ipswich St at St Agnes' Churchbus
10h 35m$136–436Bus
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Ipswich station, stop C to Ipswich St at St Agnes' Churchbus 529
28h 36m$195–620Train, bus
- Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the bus from Ipswich station, stop C to Ipswich St at St Agnes' Churchbus 529
29h 25m$169–638Drive 1,591.5 km
- Drive from Melbourne to Eskcar 1,591.5 km
17h 51m$291–419Fly Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport, train, bus
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane MEL - OOL
- Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train
- Take the bus from Ipswich station, stop C to Ipswich St at St Agnes' Churchbus
9h 7m$142–452Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train, bus
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain
- Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane AVV - BNE
- Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 3 to Ipswich station, platform 1train
- Take the bus from Ipswich station, stop C to Ipswich St at St Agnes' Churchbus
9h 1m$143–530Fly Melbourne Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport, train, bus
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane MEL - MCY
- Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Ipswich station, platform 1train
- Take the bus from Ipswich station, stop C to Ipswich St at St Agnes' Churchbus
10h 33m$212–502Bus via Brisbane
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Milton Rd at Milton Rail station, stop 5/6 to Ipswich station - Bell Stbus
- Take the bus from Ipswich station, stop C to Ipswich St at St Agnes' Churchbus 529
33h 37m$245–371
Melbourne to Esk by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Esk is to fly and train and bus which costs $140 - $460 and takes 9h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Esk is to fly and train and bus which takes 7h 33m and costs $180 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Esk. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Ipswich St at St Agnes' Church via Central Station and Ipswich station, stop C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 36m.
The distance between Melbourne and Esk is 1527 km. The road distance is 1591.5 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Esk without a car is to bus which takes 28h 36m and costs $190 - $650.
It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Melbourne to Esk, including transfers.
Melbourne to Esk bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.
Melbourne to Esk bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Central Station.
Esk is 1h behind Melbourne. It is currently 6:01 AM in Melbourne and 5:01 AM in Esk.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Esk is 1592 km. It takes approximately 17h 51m to drive from Melbourne to Esk.
What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Esk, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Ipswich St at St Agnes' Church via Central Station, Brisbane, Central station, platform 5, Ipswich station, platform 1, and Ipswich station, stop C in around 28h 36m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–410
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–460
Flights from Avalon Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from Avalon Airport to Brisbane Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–600
Flights from Avalon Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–420
Flights from Avalon Airport to Gold Coast Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–420
Train from Eagle Junction station, platform 3 to Ipswich station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Eagle Junction station, platform 3 to Ipswich station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Ipswich station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Ipswich station, stop C to Ipswich St at St Agnes' Church
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Ipswich station, stop C to Ipswich St at St Agnes' Church
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Ipswich station, stop C to Ipswich St at St Agnes' Church
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Ipswich station, stop C to Ipswich St at St Agnes' Church
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Ipswich station, stop C to Ipswich St at St Agnes' Church
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Ipswich station, stop C to Ipswich St at St Agnes' Church
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Ipswich station, stop C to Ipswich St at St Agnes' Church
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Milton Rd at Milton Rail station, stop 5/6 to Ipswich station - Bell St
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Ipswich station, stop C to Ipswich St at St Agnes' Church
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
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