What is the cheapest way to get from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne Cup?

The cheapest way to get from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne Cup is to fly which costs $150 - $430 and takes 5h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne Cup?

The fastest way to get from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne Cup is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs $150 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between Sunshine Coast and Melbourne Cup?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne Cup. However, there are services departing from Maroochydore and arriving at Moreland St/Hopkins St via Roma Street Station, Stand F, Sydney Central Station and Lonsdale St/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Sunshine Coast and Melbourne Cup?

No, there is no direct train from Sunshine Coast station to Melbourne Cup station. However, there are services departing from Landsborough station, platform 2 and arriving at Ascot Vale Station via Roma Street Station, Central Station and Broadmeadows Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 6m.

How far is it from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne Cup?

The distance between Sunshine Coast and Melbourne Cup is 1486 km. The road distance is 1725.8 km.

How do I travel from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne Cup without a car?

The best way to get from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne Cup without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 30h 6m and costs $140 - $850.

How long does it take to get from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne Cup?

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne Cup, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunshine Coast to Melbourne Cup bus from?

Sunshine Coast to Melbourne Cup bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Maroochydore station.

Where do I catch the Sunshine Coast to Melbourne Cup train from?

Sunshine Coast to Melbourne Cup train services, operated by Translink, depart from Landsborough station, platform 2.

Train, bus or fly from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne Cup?

The best way to get from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne Cup is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs $150 - $430. Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $140 - $850 and takes 30h 6m, you could also bus, which costs $220 - $440 and takes 32h 28m.

Where does the Sunshine Coast to Melbourne Cup bus arrive?

Sunshine Coast to Melbourne Cup bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.

Where does the Sunshine Coast to Melbourne Cup train arrive?

Sunshine Coast to Melbourne Cup train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne Cup?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunshine Coast to Melbourne Cup is 1726 km. It takes approximately 19h 43m to drive from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne Cup.

Where can I stay near Melbourne Cup?

There are 5288+ hotels available in Melbourne Cup.

Sunshine Coast to Melbourne Cup - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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

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Fly Sunshine Coast Airport to Melbourne Airport
best
1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane MCY - MEL
5h 22m
$152–422
Train via Sydney
cheapest
1. Take the train from Landsborough 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 Broadmeadows Stationtrain 623 / ...
30h 6m
$142–806
Bus
1. Take the bus from Maroochydore to Brisbanebus
2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus
3. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus
32h 28m
$228–437
Drive 1,725.8 km
1. Drive from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne Cupcar 1,725.8 km
19h 43m
$309–447
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane BNE - MEL
7h 43m
$160–348
Fly Sunshine Coast Airport to Avalon Airport, train
1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane MCY - AVV
2. Take the train from Lara Station to Footscray Stationtrain
8h 11m
$274–568
Train
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 5train Naip / ...
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Broadmeadowstrain
2d 3h
$2,608–3,708

Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

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Distance: 1,485.7 km
Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia and Melbourne Cup, VIC, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aerodrome Rd at Maud Street to Melbourne Cup via Landsborough station, stop A, Landsborough station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, Broadmeadows Station, and Ascot Vale Station in around 30h 6m.

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