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

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

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

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

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

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Tweed Heads West. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Tweed Regional Museum, Kennedy Dr via Central Station and Wharf St Opp Tweed Heads Visitor Information Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 3m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Tweed Heads West 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 4m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Tweed Heads West?

The distance between Melbourne and Tweed Heads West is 1359 km. The road distance is 1645.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Tweed Heads West without a car is to train and bus which takes 27h 50m and costs $140 - $500.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Where does the Melbourne to Tweed Heads West bus arrive?

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

Where does the Melbourne to Tweed Heads West train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Tweed Heads West?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Tweed Heads West is 1645 km. It takes approximately 17h 23m to drive from Melbourne to Tweed Heads West.

Where can I stay near Tweed Heads West?

There are 2872+ hotels available in Tweed Heads West.

Melbourne to Tweed Heads West - 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 West by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), 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 Wharf St Opp Tweed Heads Visitor Information Centrebus 167 / ...
27h 50m
$141–501
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
28h 3m
$209–450
Drive 1,645.3 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Tweed Heads Westcar 1,645.3 km
17h 23m
$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 49m
$184–375
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 4m
$198–569
Bus via Melbourne
1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-3 / ...
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Tweed Headsbus Pm12
28h 48m
$255–399

Melbourne to Tweed Heads West by train and bus

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27h 50mAverage Duration

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

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Tweed Heads West, 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 Tweed Regional Museum, Kennedy Dr via Central Station, Tweed Heads, and Wharf St Opp Tweed Heads Visitor Information Centre in around 28h 3m.

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