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

The cheapest way to get from Southport to Melbourne is to fly which costs $140 - $390 and takes 5h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southport to Melbourne is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $140 - $390.

Is there a direct bus between Southport and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Southport to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Southport and arriving at Melbourne via Sydney Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Southport and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Southport station to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Queen Street station, platform 1 and arriving at Southern Cross via Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 55m.

How far is it from Southport to Melbourne?

The distance between Southport and Melbourne is 1379 km. The road distance is 1674.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Southport to Melbourne without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 28h 55m and costs $130 - $500.

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Southport to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southport to Melbourne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Southport to Melbourne train from?

Southport to Melbourne train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.

Train, bus or fly from Southport to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Southport to Melbourne is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $140 - $390. Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $130 - $500 and takes 28h 55m, you could also bus, which costs $240 - $550 and takes 29h 55m.

Where does the Southport to Melbourne bus arrive?

Southport to Melbourne bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Central Station.

Where does the Southport to Melbourne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Southport to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Southport to Melbourne is 1675 km. It takes approximately 17h 52m to drive from Southport to Melbourne.

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

Book your Southport to Melbourne bus tickets online with 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5298+ hotels available in Melbourne.

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

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

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Fly Gold Coast Airport to Melbourne Airport
best
1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane OOL - MEL
5h 7m
$140–390
Train via Sydney
cheapest
1. Take the train from Helensvale 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 / ...
28h 55m
$136–502
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southport to Central Stationbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus Au100-3 / ...
29h 55m
$243–537
Drive 1,674.5 km
1. Drive from Southport to Melbournecar 1,674.5 km
17h 52m
$300–434
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane BNE - MEL
6h 15m
$178–366
Fly Gold Coast Airport to Avalon Airport, train
1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane OOL - AVV
2. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
6h 50m
$146–620
Train
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train Vlbd / ...
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
2d 6h
$2,602–3,702

Southport to Melbourne by tram and train

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Distance: 1,378.6 km
Duration: 5h 7m

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

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Queen Street station, platform 1 to Southern Cross via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 28h 55m.

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