What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Paddington?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Paddington is to fly and train which costs $140 - $420 and takes 5h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Paddington?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Paddington is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs $170 - $370.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Paddington?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Paddington. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Latrobe Tce at Old Paddo Post Office, stop 8 via Central Station and Queen Street station, 1f. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Paddington?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Paddington station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Roma Street Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 17m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Paddington?

The distance between Melbourne and Paddington is 1416 km. The road distance is 1639.8 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Paddington without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Paddington without a car is to bus which takes 25h 33m and costs $230 - $480.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Paddington?

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Melbourne to Paddington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Paddington bus from?

Melbourne to Paddington bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Paddington train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Melbourne to Paddington?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Paddington is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs $170 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $480 and takes 25h 33m, you could also train, which costs $130 - $500 and takes 26h 17m.

Where does the Melbourne to Paddington bus arrive?

Melbourne to Paddington bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Central Station.

Where does the Melbourne to Paddington train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Paddington?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Paddington is 1640 km. It takes approximately 18h 24m to drive from Melbourne to Paddington.

Where can I stay near Paddington?

There are 2479+ hotels available in Paddington.

Melbourne to Paddington - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MEL - BNE
4h 26m
$176–364
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
26h 17m
$138–494
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
25h 33m
$239–474
Drive 1,639.8 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Paddingtoncar 1,639.8 km
18h 24m
$291–420
Fly Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport, train
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 Roma Streettrain
5h 55m
$141–411
Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane AVV - BNE
5h 54m
$152–513
Fly Melbourne Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane MEL - MCY
2. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Milton station, platform 1train
7h 27m
$191–461
Bus via Cabramatta
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Pm12
30h
$220–288

Melbourne to Paddington by train and bus

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26h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,415.9 km
Duration: 4h 26m

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

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Latrobe Tce at Old Paddo Post Office, stop 8 via Central Station, Brisbane, and Queen Street station, 1f in around 25h 33m.

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