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How to get fromMelbourne to Lakeland Downsby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Lakeland Downs by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Cairns, bus

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane MEL - CNS
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to Lakeland Downsbus bus
    11h 4m
    $213–663

  2. Train, bus

    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 Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Cairns to Lakeland Downsbus bus
    2d 9h
    $362–7,078

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Cairns to Lakeland Downsbus bus
    2d 13h
    $546–938

  4. Drive 2,955.8 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Lakeland Downscar car 2,955.8 km
    35h 12m
    $530–766

  5. Fly to Cooktown Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane plane MEL - CTN
    2. Take the bus from Cooktown to Lakeland Downsbus bus
    9h 19m
    $289–778

  6. Bus via Campbellfield

    1. Take the bus from Campbellfield to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Cairns to Lakeland Downsbus bus
    2d 16h
    $446–676

Melbourne to Lakeland Downs by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration2d 9hAverage Duration
Ticket$362Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,594.6 km
  • Duration: 11h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Melbourne to Lakeland Downs via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Brisbane, Brisbane Roma Street, and Cairns in around 2d 13h.

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