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

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There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Toowoomba City by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB)plane plane MEL - WTB
    5h 27m
    $428–1,213

  2. Train, bus

    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
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Toowoombabus bus
    28h 53m
    $193–542

  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
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Toowoombabus bus
    28h 8m
    $272–548

  4. Drive  1,517 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Toowoomba Citycar car 1,517 km
    16h 54m
    $279–402

  5. Fly to Brisbane Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane MEL - BNE
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Toowoombabus bus
    7h 4m
    $213–449

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Toowoombatrain train
    35h 40m
    $226–875

Melbourne to Toowoomba City by train and bus

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration28h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$193Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,338.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 27m

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

Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Regional Express fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Toowoomba via Central Station, Brisbane, King George Square, 1c, Roma Street busway, platform 1, and Brisbane in around 28h 8m.

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