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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Tweed Heads South is to fly which costs $140 - $400 and takes 4h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Tweed Heads South is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs $140 - $400.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Tweed Heads South?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Tweed Heads South. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Minjungbal Dr Before Soorley St via Central Station and Tweed Mall, Wharf St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Tweed Heads South?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Tweed Heads South 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 3m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Tweed Heads South?

The distance between Melbourne and Tweed Heads South is 1359 km. The road distance is 1641.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Tweed Heads South without a car is to bus which takes 27h 50m and costs $200 - $450.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Melbourne to Tweed Heads South, including transfers.

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

Melbourne to Tweed Heads South bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Melbourne to Tweed Heads South?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Tweed Heads South is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs $140 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $450 and takes 27h 50m, you could also train, which costs $190 - $600 and takes 28h 3m.

Where does the Melbourne to Tweed Heads South bus arrive?

Melbourne to Tweed Heads South bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Central Station.

Where does the Melbourne to Tweed Heads South train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Tweed Heads South?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Tweed Heads South is 1642 km. It takes approximately 17h 20m to drive from Melbourne to Tweed Heads South.

Where can I stay near Tweed Heads South?

There are 2662+ hotels available in Tweed Heads South.

Melbourne to Tweed Heads South - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Melbourne to Tweed Heads South 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
4h 36m
$143–395
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 Minjungbal Dr At Water Stbus 161 / ...
28h
$139–497
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Tweed Headsbus Pm12
27h 50m
$209–450
Drive 1,641.9 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Tweed Heads Southcar 1,641.9 km
17h 20m
$295–426
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 4m
$149–624
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 Robina station, platform 1train
7h 33m
$184–376
Fly Melbourne Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, bus
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane MEL - BNK
2. Take the bus from Ballina St After Rutherford St to Minjungbal Dr Opp Tweed City Shopping Centrebus
7h 32m
$173–416
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 3m
$198–574
Bus via Tweed City Shopping Centre, Minjungbal Dr
1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-3 / ...
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Tweed Headsbus Pm12
28h 34m
$255–401

Melbourne to Tweed Heads South by bus

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Distance: 1,358.9 km
Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Tweed Heads South, 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 Minjungbal Dr Before Soorley St via Central Station and Tweed Mall, Wharf St in around 27h 50m.

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