What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Palm Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Palm Beach is to fly which costs $140 - $390 and takes 4h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Palm Beach?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Palm Beach is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs $140 - $390.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Palm Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Palm Beach. However, there are services departing from Melbourne and arriving at Gold Coast Hwy at Tenth Avenue via Central Station and Johnston Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 34m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Palm Beach?

The distance between Melbourne and Palm Beach is 1358 km. The road distance is 1653.3 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Palm Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Palm Beach without a car is to bus which takes 27h 34m and costs $250 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Palm Beach?

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Melbourne to Palm Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Palm Beach bus from?

Melbourne to Palm Beach bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Melbourne station.

Bus or fly from Melbourne to Palm Beach?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Palm Beach is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs $140 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $250 - $550 and takes 27h 34m.

Where does the Melbourne to Palm Beach bus arrive?

Melbourne to Palm Beach bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney Central Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Palm Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Palm Beach is 1653 km. It takes approximately 17h 29m to drive from Melbourne to Palm Beach.

Where can I stay near Palm Beach?

There are 2969+ hotels available in Palm Beach.

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

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

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Fly Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane MEL - OOL
4h 25m
$140–390
Train, bus
cheapest
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 Gold Coast Hwy After Palm Beach Avbus 161 / ...
28h 21m
$139–499
Train, drive
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Kyogle Stationtrain 31
3. Drive from Kyogle Station to Palm Beachcar
25h 35m
$144–499
Bus
1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-3 / ...
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Bilingabus Brisbane
27h 34m
$251–532
Drive 1,653.3 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Palm Beachcar 1,653.3 km
17h 29m
$297–428
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
5h 53m
$146–619
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 Robina station, platform 1train
6h 46m
$180–369
Bus via Cabramatta
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Burleigh Headsbus Pm12
28h 27m
$210–268

Melbourne to Palm Beach by train and bus

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28h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,358.3 km
Duration: 4h 25m

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

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melbourne to Gold Coast Hwy at Tenth Avenue via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Bilinga, and Johnston Street in around 27h 34m.

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