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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Hamilton is to fly and train which costs $140 - $400 and takes 6h 12m.

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 24m and costs $160 - $360.

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 44m.

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 Roma Street Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 34m.

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 44m and costs $230 - $490.

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m 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 24m and costs $160 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $490 and takes 25h 44m, you could also train, which costs $130 - $500 and takes 26h 34m.

Where does the Melbourne to Hamilton bus arrive?

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

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 2582+ hotels available in Hamilton.

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Hamilton 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 24m
$166–353
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
26h 34m
$139–495
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 44m
$234–487
Drive 1,646.3 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Hamiltoncar 1,646.3 km
18h 29m
$290–419
Fly Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport, train
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 12m
$141–391
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 52m
$152–512
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 30m
$192–452
Bus via Campbellfield
1. Take the bus from Campbellfield to Central Stationbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Pm12
32h 12m
$207–280

Melbourne to Hamilton by train and bus

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26h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,408.9 km
Duration: 4h 24m

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 44m.

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