What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Fortitude Valley?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Fortitude Valley is to bus via Cabramatta which costs $200 - $270 and takes 31h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Fortitude Valley?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Fortitude Valley is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs $170 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Fortitude Valley?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Fortitude Valley. However, there are services departing from Melbourne and arriving at Wickham Street Stop 229 near Warner St via Central Station and Adelaide Street Stop 20 at City Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Fortitude Valley?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Fortitude Valley station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Fortitude Valley station, platform 2 via Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 15m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Fortitude Valley?

The distance between Melbourne and Fortitude Valley is 1412 km. The road distance is 1642 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Fortitude Valley without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Fortitude Valley without a car is to bus which takes 26h 6m and costs $260 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Fortitude Valley?

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Melbourne to Fortitude Valley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Fortitude Valley bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Fortitude Valley train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Melbourne to Fortitude Valley?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Fortitude Valley is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs $170 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $260 - $550 and takes 26h 6m, you could also train, which costs $160 - $490 and takes 26h 15m.

Where does the Melbourne to Fortitude Valley bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Fortitude Valley?

Fortitude Valley is 1h behind Melbourne. It is currently 9:20 PM in Melbourne and 8:20 PM in Fortitude Valley.

Where does the Melbourne to Fortitude Valley train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Fortitude Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Fortitude Valley is 1642 km. It takes approximately 18h 27m to drive from Melbourne to Fortitude Valley.

Where can I stay near Fortitude Valley?

There are 2573+ hotels available in Fortitude Valley.

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Fortitude Valley 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 10m
$177–404
Fly Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport, train
cheapest
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 Fortitude Valley station, platform 2train
5h 52m
$130–517
Bus
1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-3 / ...
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
26h 6m
$267–521
Train
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
26h 15m
$168–488
Drive 1,642 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Fortitude Valleycar 1,642 km
18h 27m
$297–429
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
5h 48m
$141–528
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 Fortitude Valley station, platform 3train
7h 15m
$201–511
Bus via Cabramatta
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus Pm12
31h 22m
$201–269

Melbourne to Fortitude Valley by train

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Distance: 1,411.6 km
Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Fortitude Valley, 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 Wickham Street Stop 229 near Warner St via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, and Adelaide Street Stop 20 at City Hall in around 26h 6m.

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