What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Tweed Heads?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Tweed Heads is to fly which costs $130 - $390 and takes 3h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Tweed Heads?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Tweed Heads is to fly which takes 3h 59m and costs $130 - $390.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Tweed Heads?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Tweed Heads. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Wharf St at Tweed Mall via Central Station and Broadbeach South station, stop A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Tweed Heads?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Tweed Heads station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 via Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 33m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Tweed Heads?

The distance between Melbourne and Tweed Heads is 1354 km. The road distance is 1644.3 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Tweed Heads without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Tweed Heads without a car is to bus via Cavill Avenue station, platform 2 which takes 25h 13m and costs $180 - $600.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Tweed Heads?

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Melbourne to Tweed Heads, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Tweed Heads bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Tweed Heads train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Melbourne to Tweed Heads?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Tweed Heads is to fly which takes 3h 59m and costs $130 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus via Cavill Avenue station, platform 2, which costs $180 - $600 and takes 25h 13m, you could also train, which costs $130 - $500 and takes 28h 33m.

Where does the Melbourne to Tweed Heads bus arrive?

Melbourne to Tweed Heads bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Central Station.

Where does the Melbourne to Tweed Heads train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Tweed Heads?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Tweed Heads is 1644 km. It takes approximately 17h 23m to drive from Melbourne to Tweed Heads.

How do I get a bus ticket from Melbourne to Tweed Heads?

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Where can I stay near Tweed Heads?

There are 2859+ hotels available in Tweed Heads.

Melbourne to Tweed Heads - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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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
3h 59m
$139–389
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Casino Stationtrain 33 / ...
3. Take the bus from Casino Station, Coach Bay to Wharf St Opp Tweed Heads Visitor Information Centrebus 167 / ...
27h 22m
$137–495
Bus via Cavill Avenue station, platform 2
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus Brisbane
25h 13m
$185–590
Drive 1,644.3 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Tweed Headscar 1,644.3 km
17h 23m
$290–418
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
5h 27m
$145–428
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 Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
6h 39m
$170–358
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Tweed Headsbus Pm12
27h 45m
$223–346
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 Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
28h 33m
$139–495

Melbourne to Tweed Heads by bus and tram

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25h 13mAverage Duration

$185Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,354.3 km
Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Tweed Heads, NSW, 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 to Wharf St at Tweed Mall via Central Station, Surfers Paradise, Cavill Avenue station, platform 2, Broadbeach South station, platform 1, and Broadbeach South station, stop A in around 25h 13m.

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