What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Sanctuary Cove?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Sanctuary Cove is to bus via Burleigh Heads station, platform 1 which costs $190 - $260 and takes 33h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Sanctuary Cove?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Sanctuary Cove is to fly and train and line 709 bus which takes 6h 8m and costs $140 - $480.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Sanctuary Cove?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Sanctuary Cove. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Broadwater Ave at Crescent Avenue via Central Station and Scarborough St at Southport Transit Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Sanctuary Cove?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Sanctuary Cove 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 28h 34m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Sanctuary Cove?

The distance between Melbourne and Sanctuary Cove is 1399 km. The road distance is 1684.9 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Sanctuary Cove without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Sanctuary Cove without a car is to train which takes 28h 34m and costs $160 - $490.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Sanctuary Cove?

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Melbourne to Sanctuary Cove, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Sanctuary Cove bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Sanctuary Cove train from?

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

Train or bus from Melbourne to Sanctuary Cove?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Sanctuary Cove is to train which takes 28h 34m and costs $160 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $550 and takes 28h 42m.

Where does the Melbourne to Sanctuary Cove bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Sanctuary Cove?

Sanctuary Cove is 1h behind Melbourne. It is currently 3:13 AM in Melbourne and 2:13 AM in Sanctuary Cove.

Where does the Melbourne to Sanctuary Cove train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Sanctuary Cove?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Sanctuary Cove is 1685 km. It takes approximately 18h 3m to drive from Melbourne to Sanctuary Cove.

Where can I stay near Sanctuary Cove?

There are 2833+ hotels available in Sanctuary Cove.

Melbourne to Sanctuary Cove - 9 ways to travel via train, and plane

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

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Fly Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport, train, line 709 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 Sickle Ave at Park Cove Bvdbus
6h 8m
$141–477
Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport
cheapest
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
7h 36m
$135–471
Train
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
28h 34m
$169–489
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Southportbus Brisbane
28h 42m
$248–508
Drive 1,684.9 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Sanctuary Covecar 1,684.9 km
18h 3m
$307–443
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
6h 32m
$189–396
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
8h 5m
$143–530
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 Byron Gateway Airport, Southern Cross Dr to Byron Bay Interchange, Stand Bbus
3. Take the bus from Byron Bay to Varsity Lakesbus
9h 19m
$234–446
Bus via Burleigh Heads station, platform 1
1. Take the bus from Campbellfield to Central Stationbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Burleigh Headsbus Pm12
33h 42m
$197–260

Melbourne to Sanctuary Cove by train and bus

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Distance: 1,399.5 km
Duration: 6h 8m

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

You can take a train from Southern Cross to Sickle Ave at Park Cove Bvd via Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Hope Island station, platform 1, and Hope Island station, stop B in around 28h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Sanctuary Cove via Central Station, Southport, Scarborough St at Southport Transit Centre, and Broadwater Ave at Crescent Avenue in around 28h 42m.

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