What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Harbour Town?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Harbour Town is to fly and tram which costs $140 - $400 and takes 5h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Harbour Town?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Harbour Town is to fly and tram which takes 5h 19m and costs $140 - $400.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Harbour Town?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Harbour Town. However, there are services departing from Melbourne and arriving at Harbour Town, stop B via Central Station, Remembrance Dr at Bruce Bishop Car Park and Sea World. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Harbour Town?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Harbour Town station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Helensvale station, platform 1 via Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h.

How far is it from Melbourne to Harbour Town?

The distance between Melbourne and Harbour Town is 1384 km. The road distance is 1677.1 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Harbour Town without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Harbour Town without a car is to bus which takes 26h 4m and costs $260 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Harbour Town?

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Melbourne to Harbour Town, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Harbour Town bus from?

Melbourne to Harbour Town bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Melbourne station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Harbour Town train from?

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

Train or bus from Melbourne to Harbour Town?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Harbour Town is to bus which takes 26h 4m and costs $260 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $500 and takes 28h.

Where does the Melbourne to Harbour Town bus arrive?

Melbourne to Harbour Town bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney Central Station.

Where does the Melbourne to Harbour Town train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Harbour Town?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Harbour Town is 1677 km. It takes approximately 17h 56m to drive from Melbourne to Harbour Town.

Where can I stay near Harbour Town?

There are 2751+ hotels available in Harbour Town.

Melbourne to Harbour Town - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, tram, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Harbour Town by plane, tram, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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Fly Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport, tram
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane MEL - OOL
2. Take the tram from Broadbeach South turnback to Griffith University station, platform 1tram
5h 19m
$141–391
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
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train
28h
$139–495
Bus
1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-3 / ...
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus Brisbane
26h 4m
$260–509
Drive 1,677.1 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Harbour Towncar 1,677.1 km
17h 56m
$300–433
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 Helensvale station, platform 1train
6h 3m
$179–367
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
6h 47m
$147–620
Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane AVV - BNE
3. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
7h 31m
$155–526
Bus via Cabramatta
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Hornsby to Southportbus Pm12
28h 20m
$214–275

Melbourne to Harbour Town by train, bus, and foot

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Distance: 1,383.8 km
Duration: 5h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Melbourne to Harbour Town via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Surfers Paradise, Remembrance Dr at Bruce Bishop Car Park, Sea World, and Harbour Town, stop B in around 26h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southern Cross to Harbour Town via Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Helensvale station, platform 1, Helensvale stop D, and Harbour Town, stop A in around 28h.

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