What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Tamborine?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Tamborine is to bus which costs $260 - $340 and takes 32h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Tamborine?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Tamborine is to fly and train and taxi which takes 5h 23m and costs $210 - $500.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Tamborine?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Tamborine. However, there are services departing from Urquhart St/Sydney Rd and arriving at Wentland av at South Rock State School via Campbellfield, Central Station and Loganlea station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Tamborine?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Tamborine station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Ormeau station, platform 1 via Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 39m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Tamborine?

The distance between Melbourne and Tamborine is 1433 km. The road distance is 1628 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Tamborine without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Tamborine without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 25h 42m and costs $400 - $700.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Tamborine?

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Melbourne to Tamborine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Tamborine bus from?

Melbourne to Tamborine bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Campbellfield station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Tamborine train from?

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

Train or bus from Melbourne to Tamborine?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Tamborine is to train which takes 27h 39m and costs $200 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $260 - $340 and takes 32h 54m.

Where does the Melbourne to Tamborine bus arrive?

Melbourne to Tamborine bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Central Station.

Where does the Melbourne to Tamborine train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Tamborine?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Tamborine is 1628 km. It takes approximately 18h 22m to drive from Melbourne to Tamborine.

Where can I stay near Tamborine?

There are 301+ hotels available in Tamborine.

Melbourne to Tamborine - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Tamborine by plane, train, taxi, bus, or car

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Fly Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport, train, taxi
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 Pimpama station, platform 2train
3. Take the taxi from Pimpama station, platform 2 to Tamborinetaxi
5h 23m
$215–495
Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
cheapest
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 Loganlea station, platform 1train
7h 34m
$204–574
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus
3. Take the taxi from Surfers Paradise to Tamborinetaxi
25h 42m
$405–690
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 Ormeau station, platform 1train
27h 39m
$208–584
Drive 1,628 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Tamborinecar 1,628 km
18h 22m
$293–423
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 Loganlea station, platform 1train
6h 6m
$218–415
Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport
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
6h 51m
$221–714
Bus
1. Take the bus from Campbellfield to Central Stationbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Beenleighbus Pm12
32h 54m
$268–332

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) flights

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2h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,433.4 km
Duration: 5h 23m

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

You can take a train from Southern Cross to Tamborine via Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, and Ormeau station, platform 1 in around 27h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St #3 to Tamborine via Bell St/Sydney Rd #34, Urquhart St/Sydney Rd, Sydney Rd/Mahoneys Rd, Campbellfield, Central Station, Beenleigh, Beenleigh station, platform 2, Loganlea station, platform 2, Loganlea station, and Wentland av at South Rock State School in around 32h 54m.

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