There are 5 ways to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Melbourne by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane MCY - MEL
4h 21m$208–498Train via Sydney
- Take the train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
- Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
29h 23m$227–952Bus
- Take the bus from Noosa Junction Station to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Sydney Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
34h 23m$258–408Drive 1,740.3 km
- Drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Melbournecar 1,740.3 km
19h 55m$317–457Train
- Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 5train Naip / ...
- Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
2d 8h$2,602–3,702
Sunshine Coast (Region) to Melbourne by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Melbourne is to fly which costs $200 - $500 and takes 4h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Melbourne is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs $200 - $500.
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.
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.
The distance between Sunshine Coast (Region) and Melbourne is 1484 km. The road distance is 1740.3 km.
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.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Melbourne, including transfers.
Sunshine Coast (Region) to Melbourne bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Noosa Junction Station.
Sunshine Coast (Region) to Melbourne train services, operated by Translink, depart from Nambour station, platform 2.
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 $250 - $410 and takes 34h 23m.
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) hourly. 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.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–1,300
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Melbourne Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380–1,300
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Noosa Junction Station to Brisbane Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Brisbane to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–200
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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More Questions & Answers
Sunshine Coast (Region) to Melbourne bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Coach Terminal station.
Sunshine Coast (Region) to Melbourne train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.
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.
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