Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Melbourne

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Brisbane Airport to Melbourne Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane BNE - MEL
    5h 40m
    $176–364

  2. Train via Sydney

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kippa-Ring station, platform 1 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 / ...
    28h 39m
    $136–502

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus bus Au100-3 / ...
    34h 16m
    $292–572

  4. Drive 1,675.5 km

    1. Drive from Scarborough to Melbournecar car 1,675.5 km
    18h 51m
    $300–433

  5. Fly Brisbane Airport to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane BNE - AVV
    2. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    7h 23m
    $152–524

  6. Train, bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport

    1. Take the train from Kippa-Ring station, platform 1 to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Gold Coast Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane OOL - MEL
    7h 45m
    $190–450

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain train
    2d 5h
    $2,602–3,702

Scarborough to Melbourne by bus and train

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration28h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$136Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Scarborough to Melbourne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,444.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 40m

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

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Scarborough Rd at Griffith Road to Southern Cross via Kippa-Ring station, stop A, Kippa-Ring station, platform 1, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 28h 39m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Australia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers