What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Mount Tamborine?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Mount Tamborine is to fly and taxi which costs $210 - $490 and takes 5h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Mount Tamborine?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Mount Tamborine is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 2m and costs $210 - $490.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Mount Tamborine?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Mount Tamborine. However, there are services departing from Melbourne and arriving at Surfers Paradise via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Mount Tamborine?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Mount Tamborine 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 27h 50m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Mount Tamborine?

The distance between Melbourne and Mount Tamborine is 1405 km. The road distance is 1641.6 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Mount Tamborine without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Mount Tamborine without a car is to bus which takes 25h 29m and costs $350 - $650.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Mount Tamborine?

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Melbourne to Mount Tamborine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Mount Tamborine bus from?

Melbourne to Mount Tamborine bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Melbourne station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Mount Tamborine train from?

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

Train or bus from Melbourne to Mount Tamborine?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Mount Tamborine is to bus which takes 25h 29m and costs $350 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $200 - $600 and takes 27h 50m.

Where does the Melbourne to Mount Tamborine bus arrive?

Melbourne to Mount Tamborine bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney Central Station.

Where does the Melbourne to Mount Tamborine train arrive?

Melbourne to Mount Tamborine train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Mount Tamborine?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Mount Tamborine is 1642 km. It takes approximately 18h 43m to drive from Melbourne to Mount Tamborine.

Where can I stay near Mount Tamborine?

There are 2040+ hotels available in Mount Tamborine.

Melbourne to Mount Tamborine - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Mount Tamborine by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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Fly Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane MEL - OOL
2. Take the taxi from Nerang station, platform 2 to Mount Tamborinetaxi
5h 2m
$210–490
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
27h 50m
$208–584
Bus
1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-3 / ...
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus Brisbane
25h 29m
$358–623
Drive 1,641.6 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Mount Tamborinecar 1,641.6 km
18h 43m
$295–427
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
5h 52m
$248–456
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 30m
$216–709
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 20m
$234–615
Bus via Cabramatta
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus Pm12
29h 38m
$280–363

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) flights

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Distance: 1,404.7 km
Duration: 5h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Melbourne to Mount Tamborine via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, and Surfers Paradise in around 25h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southern Cross to Mount Tamborine via Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, and Helensvale station, platform 1 in around 27h 50m.

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