What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Hamilton?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Hamilton is to bus and ferry which costs $200 - $280 and takes 33h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Hamilton?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Hamilton is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs $170 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Hamilton?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Kingsford Smith Dr at Bretts Wharf, stop 19 via Central Station and Adelaide Street Stop 24 near Edward St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Hamilton?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Hamilton station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Ascot station, platform 1 via Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 48m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Hamilton?

The distance between Melbourne and Hamilton is 1409 km. The road distance is 1646.3 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Hamilton without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Hamilton without a car is to bus which takes 25h 43m and costs $250 - $500.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Hamilton?

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Melbourne to Hamilton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Hamilton bus from?

Melbourne to Hamilton bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Hamilton train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Melbourne to Hamilton?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Hamilton is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs $170 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $250 - $500 and takes 25h 43m, you could also train, which costs $160 - $490 and takes 26h 48m.

Where does the Melbourne to Hamilton bus arrive?

Melbourne to Hamilton bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Central Station.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Hamilton?

Hamilton is 1h behind Melbourne. It is currently 2:43 PM in Melbourne and 1:43 PM in Hamilton.

Where does the Melbourne to Hamilton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Hamilton?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Hamilton is 1646 km. It takes approximately 18h 29m to drive from Melbourne to Hamilton.

Where can I stay near Hamilton?

There are 2585+ hotels available in Hamilton.

Melbourne to Hamilton - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Hamilton by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, bus, or ferry

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
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MEL - BNE
4h 21m
$178–405
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 Central station, platform 3train
6h 15m
$131–518
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
25h 43m
$252–498
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 48m
$168–488
Drive 1,646.3 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Hamiltoncar 1,646.3 km
18h 29m
$298–431
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 59m
$142–529
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 Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
7h 32m
$202–512
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Campbellfield to Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
3. Take the ferry from Riverside ferry terminal to Bretts Wharf ferry terminalferry F1 / ...
33h 47m
$207–280

Melbourne to Hamilton by train

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26h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,408.9 km
Duration: 4h 21m

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

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Kingsford Smith Dr at Bretts Wharf, stop 19 via Central Station, Brisbane, and Adelaide Street Stop 24 near Edward St in around 25h 43m.

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