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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Surfers Paradise is to fly which costs $140 - $450 and takes 4h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Surfers Paradise is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs $140 - $450.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Surfers Paradise?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Surfers Paradise. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Surfers Paradise via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Surfers Paradise?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Surfers Paradise station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Cavill Avenue station, platform 2 via Central Station, Roma Street and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 2m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Surfers Paradise?

The distance between Melbourne and Surfers Paradise is 1371 km. The road distance is 1665.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Surfers Paradise without a car is to bus which takes 24h 20m and costs $230 - $460.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Melbourne to Surfers Paradise, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Melbourne to Surfers Paradise?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Surfers Paradise is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs $140 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $460 and takes 24h 20m, you could also train, which costs $160 - $490 and takes 28h 2m.

Where does the Melbourne to Surfers Paradise bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Surfers Paradise?

Surfers Paradise is 1h behind Melbourne. It is currently 11:02 PM in Melbourne and 10:02 PM in Surfers Paradise.

Where does the Melbourne to Surfers Paradise train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Surfers Paradise?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Surfers Paradise is 1666 km. It takes approximately 17h 41m to drive from Melbourne to Surfers Paradise.

How do I get a bus ticket from Melbourne to Surfers Paradise?

Book your Melbourne to Surfers Paradise bus tickets online with Omio and 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Surfers Paradise?

There are 2829+ hotels available in Surfers Paradise.

Melbourne to Surfers Paradise - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane MEL - OOL
4h 26m
$140–450
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
5h 54m
$134–434
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus Brisbane
24h 20m
$233–459
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 Helensvale station, platform 1train
28h 2m
$169–489
Drive 1,665.8 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Surfers Paradisecar 1,665.8 km
17h 41m
$304–439
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 Helensvale station, platform 1train
6h 4m
$189–397
Bus via Cabramatta
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus Pm12
29h 30m
$198–255

Melbourne to Surfers Paradise by train and tram

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28h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,371.3 km
Duration: 4h 26m

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

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Surfers Paradise via Central Station in around 24h 20m.

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