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How to get fromPalm Cove to Melbourneby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Palm Cove to Melbourne by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Melbourne Airport

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane CNS - MEL
    6h 53m
    $178–628

  2. Train via Sydney

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain train 623 / ...
    2d 6h
    $336–6,990

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus bus
    2d 14h
    $500–880

  4. Drive  2,805.2 km

    1. Drive from Palm Cove to Melbournecar car 2,805.2 km
    32h 47m
    $510–736

  5. Fly to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane CNS - AVV
    2. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    10h 36m
    $352–1,312

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain train
    3d 7h
    $2,772–10,202

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus Pm19
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain train
    3d 11h
    $2,840–4,050

Palm Cove to Melbourne by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$336Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,370.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 53m

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

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Williams Esplanade at Caryota St to Southern Cross via Cairns Central Terminus, Cairns Central Station, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 2d 6h.

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