What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Paradise Point?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Paradise Point is to fly and train and line 711 bus which costs $140 - $400 and takes 5h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Paradise Point?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Paradise Point is to fly and train and line 711 bus which takes 5h 21m and costs $140 - $400.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Paradise Point?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Paradise Point. However, there are services departing from Melbourne and arriving at Bayview St near Falkinder Ave via Central Station, Remembrance Dr at Bruce Bishop Car Park and Southport bus station, stop B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Paradise Point?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Paradise Point station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Hope Island station, platform 1 via Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 55m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Paradise Point?

The distance between Melbourne and Paradise Point is 1403 km. The road distance is 1680.9 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Paradise Point without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Paradise Point without a car is to bus which takes 26h 34m and costs $250 - $500.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Paradise Point?

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Melbourne to Paradise Point, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Paradise Point bus from?

Melbourne to Paradise Point bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Melbourne station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Paradise Point train from?

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

Train or bus from Melbourne to Paradise Point?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Paradise Point is to bus which takes 26h 34m and costs $250 - $500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $500 and takes 27h 55m.

Where does the Melbourne to Paradise Point bus arrive?

Melbourne to Paradise Point bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney Central Station.

Where does the Melbourne to Paradise Point train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Paradise Point?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Paradise Point is 1681 km. It takes approximately 18h to drive from Melbourne to Paradise Point.

Where can I stay near Paradise Point?

There are 2281+ hotels available in Paradise Point.

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There are 9 ways to get from Melbourne to Paradise Point by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Fly Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport, train, line 711 bus
best
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 Hope Island station, platform 2train
3. Take the bus from Hope Island station, stop B to Bayview St near Falkinder Avebus
5h 21m
$141–391
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 Hope Island station, platform 1train
27h 55m
$139–495
Bus
1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-3 / ...
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus Brisbane
26h 34m
$253–497
Drive 1,680.9 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Paradise Pointcar 1,680.9 km
18h
$302–436
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 Hope Island station, platform 1train
5h 56m
$179–367
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 49m
$147–620
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 Hope Island station, platform 1train
7h 24m
$175–526
Fly Melbourne Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, bus
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane MEL - BNK
2. Take the bus from Ballina to Surfers Paradisebus
8h 29m
$190–440
Bus via Cabramatta
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Hornsby to Southportbus Pm12
28h 37m
$214–275

Melbourne to Paradise Point by train and bus

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27h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,402.5 km
Duration: 5h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Melbourne to Bayview St near Falkinder Ave via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Surfers Paradise, Remembrance Dr at Bruce Bishop Car Park, and Southport bus station, stop B in around 26h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southern Cross to Bayview St near Falkinder Ave via Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Hope Island station, platform 1, and Hope Island station, stop B in around 27h 55m.

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