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How to get fromMelbourne to St Luciaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Melbourne to St Lucia by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane MEL - BNE
    4h 48m
    $176–364

  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
    26h 32m
    $138–494

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au100-3 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    26h 16m
    $272–534

  4. Drive 1,638 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to St Luciacar car 1,638 km
    18h 23m
    $294–425

  5. Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport

    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
    6h 16m
    $162–523

  6. Fly Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane MEL - OOL
    2. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    6h 35m
    $189–449

  7. Bus via Cabramatta

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus bus Sydney
    2. Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    30h 42m
    $223–292

Melbourne to St Lucia by train and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration26h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$138Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,420.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and St Lucia, QLD, Australia?

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melbourne to Coldridge St near Carmody Rd, stop 23a via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Brisbane, and Roma Street Stop 138 near Ann St in around 26h 16m.

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