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

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There are 7 ways to get from Melbourne to Margate by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport, train, line 690 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane MEL - BNE
    2. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 2 to Sandgate station, platform 1train train
    3. Take the bus from Sandgate bus station, stop 2 to Oxley Ave at Margate Shopping Centrebus bus
    5h 26m
    $189–396

  2. Fly Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane MEL - OOL
    2. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train
    7h 47m
    $142–478

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    27h 48m
    $250–497

  4. Train

    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
    27h 49m
    $169–489

  5. Drive  1,671.1 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Margatecar car 1,671.1 km
    18h 52m
    $306–441

  6. Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane AVV - BNE
    6h 59m
    $143–540

  7. Bus via Campbellfield

    1. Take the bus from Campbellfield to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    34h 27m
    $207–280

Melbourne to Margate by train and bus

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration27h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$169Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,431.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Oxley Ave at Margate Shopping Centre via Central Station, Brisbane, Edward Street Stop 142 near Queen St, and Hornibrook Hwy at Eventide in around 27h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southern Cross to Oxley Ave at Margate Shopping Centre via Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Sandgate station, platform 1, and Sandgate bus station, stop 2 in around 27h 49m.

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