What is the cheapest way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Melbourne is to fly which costs $200 - $500 and takes 4h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Melbourne is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs $200 - $500.

Is there a direct bus between Sunshine Coast (Region) and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from David Low Way at Coolum Hotel and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St via Noosa Junction Station, Brisbane and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Sunshine Coast (Region) and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Sunshine Coast (Region) station to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Nambour station, platform 2 and arriving at Southern Cross via Roma Street Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 23m.

How far is it from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Melbourne?

The distance between Sunshine Coast (Region) and Melbourne is 1484 km. The road distance is 1740.3 km.

How do I travel from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Melbourne without a car?

The best way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Melbourne without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 29h 23m and costs $220 - $950.

How long does it take to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunshine Coast (Region) to Melbourne bus from?

Sunshine Coast (Region) to Melbourne bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Noosa Junction Station.

Where do I catch the Sunshine Coast (Region) to Melbourne train from?

Sunshine Coast (Region) to Melbourne train services, operated by Translink, depart from Nambour station, platform 2.

Train, bus or fly from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Melbourne is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs $200 - $500. Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $220 - $950 and takes 29h 23m, you could also bus, which costs $240 - $400 and takes 34h 23m.

Where does the Sunshine Coast (Region) to Melbourne bus arrive?

Sunshine Coast (Region) to Melbourne bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Coach Terminal station.

What is the time difference between Sunshine Coast (Region) and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 1h ahead of Sunshine Coast (Region). It is currently 6:49 AM in Sunshine Coast (Region) and 7:49 AM in Melbourne.

Where does the Sunshine Coast (Region) to Melbourne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunshine Coast (Region) to Melbourne is 1740 km. It takes approximately 19h 55m to drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5333+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Sunshine Coast (Region) to Melbourne - 7 ways to travel via train, and plane

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

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Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport
best
1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane MCY - MEL
4h 21m
$208–498
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly
cheapest
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 24m
$190–396
Train via Sydney
1. Take the train from Nambour 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 / ...
29h 23m
$227–952
Drive, bus
1. Drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Rothwell station, platform 1car
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus
33h 40m
$228–676
Drive 1,740.3 km
1. Drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Melbournecar 1,740.3 km
19h 55m
$319–460
Bus
1. Take the bus from Noosa Junction Station to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Sydney Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
34h 23m
$248–398
Train
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 5train Naip / ...
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
2d 7h
$2,602–3,702

Sunshine Coast (Region) to Melbourne by bus and train

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Distance: 1,484 km
Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Sunshine Coast (Region), QLD, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

Virgin Australia, Jetstar, and Qantas fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Southern Cross via Nambour station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 29h 23m.

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