What is the cheapest way to get from Port Melbourne to Gold Coast?

The cheapest way to get from Port Melbourne to Gold Coast is to line 109 tram and fly and tram which costs $140 - $460 and takes 4h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Port Melbourne to Gold Coast?

The fastest way to get from Port Melbourne to Gold Coast is to line 109 tram and fly and tram which takes 4h 58m and costs $140 - $460.

Is there a direct bus between Port Melbourne and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct bus from Port Melbourne to Gold Coast. However, there are services departing from Derham St/Williamstown Rd and arriving at Surfers Paradise via Melbourne and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Port Melbourne and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct train from Port Melbourne to Gold Coast station. However, there are services departing from Graham St/Light Rail #128 and arriving at Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Southern Cross, Central Station, Roma Street and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 22m.

How far is it from Port Melbourne to Gold Coast?

The distance between Port Melbourne and Gold Coast is 1375 km. The road distance is 1670.4 km.

How do I travel from Port Melbourne to Gold Coast without a car?

The best way to get from Port Melbourne to Gold Coast without a car is to bus which takes 26h 4m and costs $250 - $500.

How long does it take to get from Port Melbourne to Gold Coast?

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Port Melbourne to Gold Coast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Port Melbourne to Gold Coast bus from?

Port Melbourne to Gold Coast bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Melbourne station.

Where do I catch the Port Melbourne to Gold Coast train from?

Port Melbourne to Gold Coast train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.

Train or bus from Port Melbourne to Gold Coast?

The best way to get from Port Melbourne to Gold Coast is to bus which takes 26h 4m and costs $250 - $500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $500 and takes 29h 22m.

Where does the Port Melbourne to Gold Coast bus arrive?

Port Melbourne to Gold Coast bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney Central Station.

What is the time difference between Port Melbourne and Gold Coast?

Gold Coast is 1h behind Port Melbourne. It is currently 9:14 PM in Port Melbourne and 8:14 PM in Gold Coast.

Where does the Port Melbourne to Gold Coast train arrive?

Port Melbourne to Gold Coast train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Port Melbourne to Gold Coast?

Yes, the driving distance between Port Melbourne to Gold Coast is 1670 km. It takes approximately 17h 47m to drive from Port Melbourne to Gold Coast.

Where can I stay near Gold Coast?

There are 2832+ hotels available in Gold Coast.

Port Melbourne to Gold Coast - 7 ways to travel via train, and line 109 tram

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There are 7 ways to get from Port Melbourne to Gold Coast by tram, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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Line 109 tram to Melbourne Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport, tram
best
1. Take the tram from Graham St/Light Rail #128 to Spencer St/Collins St #1tram
2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane MEL - OOL
3. Take the tram from Burleigh Heads station, platform 1 to Cavill Avenue station, platform 1tram
4h 58m
$146–456
Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport
cheapest
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 27m
$140–440
Bus
1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-3 / ...
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus Brisbane
26h 4m
$256–496
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 Helensvale station, platform 1train
29h 22m
$173–498
Drive 1,670.4 km
1. Drive from Port Melbourne to Gold Coastcar 1,670.4 km
17h 47m
$304–439
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 Helensvale station, platform 1train
6h 37m
$195–403
Bus via Cabramatta
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus Pm12
29h 46m
$204–261

Port Melbourne to Gold Coast by tram and train

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29h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,374.8 km
Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Port Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Gold Coast, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Derham St/Williamstown Rd to Surfers Paradise via Southern Cross Station/Spencer St, Melbourne, Sydney Central Station, and Central Station in around 26h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Graham St/Light Rail #128 to Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Spencer St/Collins St #1, Southern Cross, Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 29h 22m.

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