What is the cheapest way to get from Palm Cove to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Palm Cove to Melbourne is to fly which costs $170 - $700 and takes 6h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palm Cove to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Palm Cove to Melbourne is to fly which takes 6h 53m and costs $170 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Palm Cove and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Palm Cove to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Williams Esplanade at Caryota St and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St via Cairns Central Station, Roma Street Station, Stand F and Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 12h.

Is there a direct train between Palm Cove and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Palm Cove station to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Southern Cross via Roma Street Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.

How far is it from Palm Cove to Melbourne?

The distance between Palm Cove and Melbourne is 2371 km. The road distance is 2805.2 km.

How do I travel from Palm Cove to Melbourne without a car?

The best way to get from Palm Cove to Melbourne without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 2 days 6h and costs $330 - $7,000.

How long does it take to get from Palm Cove to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Palm Cove to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palm Cove to Melbourne bus from?

Palm Cove to Melbourne bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Where do I catch the Palm Cove to Melbourne train from?

Palm Cove to Melbourne train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Train, bus or fly from Palm Cove to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Palm Cove to Melbourne is to fly which takes 6h 53m and costs $170 - $700. Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $330 - $7,000 and takes 2 days 6h, you could also bus, which costs $360 - $550 and takes 2 days 12h.

Where does the Palm Cove to Melbourne bus arrive?

Palm Cove to Melbourne bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.

What is the time difference between Palm Cove and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 1h ahead of Palm Cove. It is currently 11:58 AM in Palm Cove and 12:58 PM in Melbourne.

Where does the Palm Cove to Melbourne train arrive?

Palm Cove to Melbourne train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Palm Cove to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Palm Cove to Melbourne is 2805 km. It takes approximately 32h 47m to drive from Palm Cove to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5364+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Palm Cove to Melbourne - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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Fly to Melbourne Airport
best
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane CNS - MEL
6h 53m
$179–679
Train via Sydney
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station 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 / ...
2d 6h
$336–6,991
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus
3. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer Stbus
2d 12h
$366–536
Drive 2,805.2 km
1. Drive from Palm Cove to Melbournecar 2,805.2 km
32h 47m
$515–743
Fly to Avalon Airport, train
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane CNS - AVV
2. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
10h 56m
$383–1,413
Train
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
3d 7h
$2,772–10,202
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbanebus Brisbane
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
3d 12h
$2,882–4,402

Palm Cove to Melbourne by bus and train

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2d 6hAverage Duration

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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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