What is the cheapest way to get from Mooloolaba to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Mooloolaba to Melbourne is to train and fly which costs $140 - $410 and takes 8h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mooloolaba to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Mooloolaba to Melbourne is to fly which takes 5h and costs $170 - $440.

Is there a direct bus between Mooloolaba and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Mooloolaba to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Mooloolaba and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Roma Street Station, Stand F, Strathfield Station, Albert Rd, Stand E and Liverpool. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Mooloolaba and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Mooloolaba station to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Landsborough station, platform 2 and arriving at Southern Cross via Roma Street Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 36m.

How far is it from Mooloolaba to Melbourne?

The distance between Mooloolaba and Melbourne is 1488 km. The road distance is 1722.6 km.

How do I travel from Mooloolaba to Melbourne without a car?

The best way to get from Mooloolaba to Melbourne without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 29h 36m and costs $130 - $850.

How long does it take to get from Mooloolaba to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 5h to get from Mooloolaba to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mooloolaba to Melbourne bus from?

Mooloolaba to Melbourne bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Mooloolaba station.

Where do I catch the Mooloolaba to Melbourne train from?

Mooloolaba to Melbourne train services, operated by Translink, depart from Landsborough station, platform 2.

Train, bus or fly from Mooloolaba to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Mooloolaba to Melbourne is to fly which takes 5h and costs $170 - $440. Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $130 - $850 and takes 29h 36m, you could also bus, which costs $190 - $250 and takes 30h 40m.

Where does the Mooloolaba to Melbourne bus arrive?

Mooloolaba to Melbourne bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.

Where does the Mooloolaba to Melbourne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mooloolaba to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Mooloolaba to Melbourne is 1723 km. It takes approximately 19h 39m to drive from Mooloolaba to Melbourne.

How do I get a bus ticket from Mooloolaba to Melbourne?

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

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

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Fly Sunshine Coast Airport to Melbourne Airport
best
1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane MCY - MEL
5h
$170–440
Train via Sydney
cheapest
1. Take the train from Landsborough 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 36m
$136–810
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbanebus
2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand Abus
3. Take the bus from Liverpool to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus
30h 40m
$190–241
Drive 1,722.6 km
1. Drive from Mooloolaba to Melbournecar 1,722.6 km
19h 39m
$311–450
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane BNE - MEL
6h 32m
$176–374
Fly Sunshine Coast Airport to Avalon Airport, train
1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane MCY - AVV
2. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
8h 28m
$266–670
Train, train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3train
2. Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
3. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane OOL - MEL
8h 38m
$142–402
Train
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 5train Naip / ...
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
2d 5h
$2,602–3,702

Mooloolaba to Melbourne by bus and train

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29h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,488.3 km
Duration: 5h

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

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mooloolaba, River Esplanade to Southern Cross via Landsborough station, stop A, Landsborough station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 29h 36m.

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