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How to get fromMelbourne to Sanctuary Coveby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane MEL - BNE
    2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Hope Island station, platform 1train train
    6h 37m
    $179–367

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Hope Island station, platform 1train train
    28h 11m
    $139–495

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au100-3 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Southportbus bus Brisbane
    29h 13m
    $250–536

  4. Drive 1,686.2 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Sanctuary Covecar car 1,686.2 km
    18h 6m
    $304–438

  5. Fly Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport, train, line 709 bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane MEL - OOL
    2. Take the train from Robina station, platform 2 to Hope Island station, platform 2train train
    3. Take the bus from Hope Island station, stop B to Sickle Ave at Park Cove Bvdbus bus
    6h 30m
    $142–402

  6. Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane AVV - BNE
    3. Take the train from International Airport Station to Hope Island station, platform 1train train
    8h 5m
    $165–526

  7. Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane AVV - OOL
    7h 58m
    $148–621

  8. Fly Melbourne Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane plane MEL - BNK
    2. Take the bus from Ballina to Surfers Paradisebus bus
    9h 9m
    $190–440

  9. Bus via Cabramatta

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus bus Sydney
    2. Take the bus from Hornsby to Southportbus bus Pm12
    29h 14m
    $214–275

Melbourne to Sanctuary Cove by train and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration28h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,483.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 37m

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

You can take a train from Southern Cross to Broadwater Ave at Crescent Avenue via Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Hope Island station, platform 1, and Hope Island station, stop B in around 28h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melbourne to Broadwater Ave at Crescent Avenue via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Southport, and Scarborough St at Southport Transit Centre in around 29h 13m.

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