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

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There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Thornlands by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane MEL - BNE
    2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Cleveland station, platform 1train train
    6h 32m
    $188–376

  2. Fly Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane MEL - OOL
    2. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Boggo Road station, platform 6train train
    7h 36m
    $152–432

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    27h 13m
    $246–491

  4. Train

    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
    27h 52m
    $169–489

  5. Drive  1,658.1 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Thornlandscar car 1,658.1 km
    18h 42m
    $304–439

  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 Cleveland station, platform 1train train
    8h
    $152–530

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

    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
    3. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Boggo Road station, platform 6train train
    9h 4m
    $176–446

  8. Bus via Campbellfield

    1. Take the bus from Campbellfield to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    33h 42m
    $207–280

Melbourne to Thornlands by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration27h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$169Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,454.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Cleveland Redland Bay Rd near Thornlands Rd via Central Station, Brisbane, King George Square, 2b, Carindale Shopping Centre Interchange, and Carindale Shopping Centre station, platform J in around 27h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southern Cross to Cleveland Redland Bay Rd near Thornlands Rd via Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Cleveland station, platform 1, and Middle Street, stop B in around 27h 52m.

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