What is the cheapest way to get from Mermaid Beach to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Mermaid Beach to Melbourne is to fly which costs $140 - $450 and takes 4h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mermaid Beach to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Mermaid Beach to Melbourne is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs $140 - $450.

Is there a direct bus between Mermaid Beach and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Mermaid Beach to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Burleigh Heads and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Liverpool. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Mermaid Beach and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Mermaid Beach station to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Mermaid Beach station, platform 1 and arriving at Southern Cross via Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 27m.

How far is it from Mermaid Beach to Melbourne?

The distance between Mermaid Beach and Melbourne is 1367 km. The road distance is 1661.5 km.

How do I travel from Mermaid Beach to Melbourne without a car?

The best way to get from Mermaid Beach to Melbourne without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 29h 27m and costs $160 - $500.

How long does it take to get from Mermaid Beach to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Mermaid Beach to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mermaid Beach to Melbourne bus from?

Mermaid Beach to Melbourne bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Burleigh Heads station.

Where do I catch the Mermaid Beach to Melbourne train from?

Mermaid Beach to Melbourne train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.

Train, bus or fly from Mermaid Beach to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Mermaid Beach to Melbourne is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs $140 - $450. Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $160 - $500 and takes 29h 27m, you could also bus via Cabramatta, which costs $180 - $260 and takes 29h 44m.

Where does the Mermaid Beach to Melbourne bus arrive?

Mermaid Beach to Melbourne bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Central Station.

What is the time difference between Mermaid Beach and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 1h ahead of Mermaid Beach. It is currently 2:15 AM in Mermaid Beach and 3:15 AM in Melbourne.

Where does the Mermaid Beach to Melbourne train arrive?

Mermaid Beach to Melbourne train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Mermaid Beach to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Mermaid Beach to Melbourne is 1661 km. It takes approximately 17h 35m to drive from Mermaid Beach to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5364+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Mermaid Beach to Melbourne - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly Gold Coast Airport to Melbourne Airport
best
1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane OOL - MEL
4h 40m
$140–450
Fly Gold Coast Airport to Avalon Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane OOL - AVV
2. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
6h 23m
$134–444
Train via Sydney
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
3. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
29h 27m
$167–492
Bus via Cabramatta
1. Take the bus from Burleigh Heads to Central Stationbus Pm11
2. Take the bus from Liverpool to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
29h 44m
$189–256
Drive 1,661.5 km
1. Drive from Mermaid Beach to Melbournecar 1,661.5 km
17h 35m
$305–441
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane BNE - MEL
6h 46m
$189–397
Bus
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
30h 24m
$251–511
Train
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train Vlbd / ...
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
2d 6h
$2,602–3,702

Mermaid Beach to Melbourne by tram and train

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Distance: 1,367.1 km
Duration: 4h 40m

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

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mermaid Beach station, platform 1 to Southern Cross via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 29h 27m.

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