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

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

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  1. Fly from Melbourne Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane plane MEL - HVB
    4h 7m
    $284–660

  2. Train to Avalon Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane plane AVV - HVB
    7h 45m
    $248–944

  3. 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
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Howardtrain train
    31h 47m
    $317–1,727

  4. Bus via Maryborough

    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 Coach Terminal to Maryboroughbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Station Square Shopping Centre to Esplanade at Fraser Streetbus bus 705
    33h 7m
    $291–563

  5. Drive  1,834.3 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Torquaycar car 1,834.3 km
    20h 44m
    $337–486

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Campbellfield to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Hervey Baybus bus
    41h 51m
    $266–369

Melbourne to Torquay by tram and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration41h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$266Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,595.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 7m

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

Jetstar and Qantas fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Hervey Bay (HVB) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southern Cross to Torquay via Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, and Howard in around 31h 47m.

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