What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Macleay Island?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Macleay Island is to fly and train and ferry which costs $140 - $460 and takes 7h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Macleay Island?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Macleay Island is to fly and train and ferry which takes 6h 46m and costs $180 - $400.

How far is it from Melbourne to Macleay Island?

The distance between Melbourne and Macleay Island is 1471 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Macleay Island without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Macleay Island without a car is to train and bus and ferry via Casino which takes 27h 54m and costs $240 - $600.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Macleay Island?

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Melbourne to Macleay Island, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Macleay Island?

Macleay Island is 1h behind Melbourne. It is currently 9:22 PM in Melbourne and 8:22 PM in Macleay Island.

Where can I stay near Macleay Island?

There are 2563+ hotels available in Macleay Island.

Melbourne to Macleay Island - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Melbourne to Macleay Island by plane, train, ferry, bus, car, or car 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, train, ferry
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MEL - BNE
2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Cleveland station, platform 1train
3. Take the ferry from Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 to Karragarra Islandferry
6h 46m
$189–397
Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport, train, ferry
cheapest
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
3. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Beenleigh station, platform 2train
4. Take the ferry from Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 to Karragarra Islandferry
8h 37m
$137–447
Train, bus, ferry via Casino
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 Beenleigh Station, Stand Bbus 175
4. Take the ferry from Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 to Karragarra Islandferry
27h 54m
$240–578
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus
3. Take the ferry from Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 to Karragarra Islandferry
29h 31m
$349–614
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Melbourne to Redland Baycar
2. Take the carferry from Redland Bay to Macleay Island Ferrycarferry
19h 38m
$305–580
Fly Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport, train, ferry
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 Beenleigh station, platform 2train
3. Take the ferry from Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 to Karragarra Islandferry
7h 9m
$143–453
Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train, ferry
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 Cleveland station, platform 1train
4. Take the ferry from Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 to Karragarra Islandferry
8h 24m
$143–541
Fly Melbourne Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport, line 615 bus, train, line 250 bus, ferry
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane MEL - MCY
2. Take the bus from Maroochydore station, platform 1 to Landsborough station, stop Abus
3. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3train
4. Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Cleveland station, platform 1train
5. Take the bus from Cleveland station to Redland Bay Marina, platform 1bus
6. Take the ferry from Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 to Karragarra Islandferry
9h 41m
$214–504
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus
3. Take the ferry from Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 to Karragarra Islandferry
30h 34m
$382–549

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) flights

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2h 14mAverage Duration

$124Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Melbourne to Macleay Island.

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Distance: 1,471 km
Duration: 6h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Macleay Island. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Brisbane Airport (BNE), walk to International Airport Station, take the train to Cleveland station, platform 1, walk to Cleveland station, take the line 250 bus to Redland Bay Marina, platform 1, walk to Redland Bay Marina, platform 4, then take the ferry to Karragarra Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southern Cross to Karragarra Island via Central Station, Casino Station, Casino Station, Coach Bay, Beenleigh Station, Stand B, and Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 in around 27h 54m.

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