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How to get fromMelbourne to Gold Coastby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Melbourne to Gold Coast by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane MEL - OOL
    4h 24m
    $140–400

  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
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train train
    28h
    $139–495

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au100-3 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus bus Brisbane
    24h 55m
    $255–500

  4. Drive 1,667.9 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Gold Coastcar car 1,667.9 km
    17h 46m
    $300–433

  5. Fly Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane MEL - BNE
    2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train train
    6h 1m
    $179–367

  6. Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane AVV - OOL
    5h 52m
    $146–619

  7. Bus via Cabramatta

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus bus Sydney
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus bus Pm12
    28h 30m
    $209–277

Melbourne to Gold Coast by train and tram

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration28hAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,371.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 24m

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

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melbourne to Surfers Paradise via Sydney Central Station and Central Station in around 24h 55m.

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