What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) is to fly which costs $130 - $390 and takes 3h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) is to fly which takes 3h 34m and costs $130 - $390.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Gold Coast Airport (OOL)?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Gold Coast Airport (OOL). However, there are services departing from Melbourne and arriving at Gold Coast Airport via Central Station and Cahill Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Gold Coast Airport (OOL)?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 via Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 28m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)?

The distance between Melbourne and Gold Coast Airport (OOL) is 1350 km. The road distance is 1646 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) without a car is to bus which takes 27h 26m and costs $240 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)?

It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Melbourne to Gold Coast Airport (OOL), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) bus from?

Melbourne to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Melbourne station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) train from?

Melbourne to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.

Train, bus or fly from Melbourne to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) is to fly which takes 3h 34m and costs $130 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $550 and takes 27h 26m, you could also train, which costs $130 - $500 and takes 28h 28m.

Where does the Melbourne to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) bus arrive?

Melbourne to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney Central Station.

Where does the Melbourne to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) train arrive?

Melbourne to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) is 1646 km. It takes approximately 17h 23m to drive from Melbourne to Gold Coast Airport (OOL).

Where can I stay near Gold Coast Airport (OOL)?

There are 2777+ hotels available in Gold Coast Airport (OOL).

Melbourne to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) - 8 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), bus, or car

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Fly Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport
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1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane MEL - OOL
3h 34m
$138–388
Fly Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MEL - BNE
2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
6h 29m
$180–358
Bus
1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-3 / ...
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Bilingabus Brisbane
27h 26m
$246–521
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Casino Stationtrain 33 / ...
3. Take the bus from Casino Station, Coach Bay to Wharf St Opp Tweed Heads Visitor Information Centrebus 167 / ...
27h 46m
$138–496
Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane AVV - OOL
5h 2m
$144–567
Bus via Cabramatta
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Tweed Headsbus Pm12
28h 5m
$210–268
Train
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
28h 28m
$139–495
Drive 1,646 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)car 1,646 km
17h 23m
$292–421

Melbourne to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) by train and bus

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27h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,349.8 km
Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Gold Coast Airport (OOL), 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 Gold Coast Airport via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, and Cahill Street in around 27h 26m.

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