There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Redcliffe by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport, train, line 690 bus
best- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MEL - BNE
- Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 2 to Sandgate station, platform 1train
- Take the bus from Sandgate bus station, stop 2 to Anzac Ave at Museum and Historical Societybus
5h 37m$189–396Fly Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane MEL - OOL
- Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train
7h 51m$142–452Bus
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
27h 54m$246–492Train
- Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Kippa-Ring station, platform 1train
27h 56m$169–489Drive 1,672.5 km
- Drive from Melbourne to Redcliffecar 1,672.5 km
18h 53m$304–439Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain
- Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane AVV - BNE
7h 5m$143–530Fly Melbourne Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport, bus
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane MEL - MCY
- Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Burpengary Bruce Highwaybus
8h 9m$233–536Bus via Campbellfield
- Take the bus from Campbellfield to Central Stationbus Sydney
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Pm12
34h 12m$207–280
Melbourne to Redcliffe by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Redcliffe is to fly and train which costs $140 - $460 and takes 7h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Redcliffe is to fly and train and line 690 bus which takes 5h 37m and costs $180 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Redcliffe. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Anzac Ave at Museum and Historical Society via Central Station, Edward Street Stop 142 near Queen St and Hornibrook Hwy at Eventide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Redcliffe station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Kippa-Ring station, platform 1 via Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 56m.
The distance between Melbourne and Redcliffe is 1433 km. The road distance is 1672.5 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Redcliffe without a car is to bus which takes 27h 54m and costs $240 - $500.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Melbourne to Redcliffe, including transfers.
Melbourne to Redcliffe bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Melbourne to Redcliffe train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Redcliffe is to bus which takes 27h 54m and costs $240 - $500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $490 and takes 27h 56m.
What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Redcliffe, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Anzac Ave at Museum and Historical Society via Central Station, Brisbane, Edward Street Stop 142 near Queen St, and Hornibrook Hwy at Eventide in around 27h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southern Cross to Anzac Ave at Museum and Historical Society via Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Kippa-Ring station, platform 1, and Kippa-Ring station, stop A in around 27h 56m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–410
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–460
Flights from Avalon Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from Avalon Airport to Brisbane Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–600
Train from Eagle Junction station, platform 2 to Sandgate station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Roma Street to Kippa-Ring station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Sandgate bus station, stop 2 to Anzac Ave at Museum and Historical Society
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
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Booking & Getting There
Melbourne to Redcliffe bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Central Station.
Redcliffe is 1h behind Melbourne. It is currently 5:18 PM in Melbourne and 4:18 PM in Redcliffe.
Melbourne to Redcliffe train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Redcliffe is 1673 km. It takes approximately 18h 53m to drive from Melbourne to Redcliffe.
There are 553+ hotels available in Redcliffe.


