What is the cheapest way to get from Varsity Lakes to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Varsity Lakes to Melbourne is to bus via Cabramatta which costs $180 - $260 and takes 29h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Varsity Lakes to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Varsity Lakes to Melbourne is to fly which takes 4h 23m and costs $120 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Varsity Lakes and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Varsity Lakes to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Christine Ave at Silvabank Drive and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Burleigh Heads and Liverpool. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Varsity Lakes and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Varsity Lakes station to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 and arriving at Southern Cross via Roma Street Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 44m.

How far is it from Varsity Lakes to Melbourne?

The distance between Varsity Lakes and Melbourne is 1368 km. The road distance is 1660.9 km.

How do I travel from Varsity Lakes to Melbourne without a car?

The best way to get from Varsity Lakes to Melbourne without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 28h 44m and costs $190 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Varsity Lakes to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Varsity Lakes to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Varsity Lakes to Melbourne bus from?

Varsity Lakes to Melbourne bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Burleigh Heads station.

Where do I catch the Varsity Lakes to Melbourne train from?

Varsity Lakes to Melbourne train services, operated by Translink, depart from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2.

Train, bus or fly from Varsity Lakes to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Varsity Lakes to Melbourne is to fly which takes 4h 23m and costs $120 - $550. Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $190 - $550 and takes 28h 44m, you could also bus via Cabramatta, which costs $180 - $260 and takes 29h 52m.

Where does the Varsity Lakes to Melbourne bus arrive?

Varsity Lakes to Melbourne bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Central Station.

What is the time difference between Varsity Lakes and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 1h ahead of Varsity Lakes. It is currently 8:12 AM in Varsity Lakes and 9:12 AM in Melbourne.

Where does the Varsity Lakes to Melbourne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Varsity Lakes to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Varsity Lakes to Melbourne is 1661 km. It takes approximately 17h 32m to drive from Varsity Lakes to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5507+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Varsity Lakes to Melbourne - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Varsity Lakes to Melbourne by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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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
4h 23m
$129–516
Train via Sydney
1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes 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 44m
$195–525
Bus via Cabramatta
1. Take the bus from Burleigh Heads to Central Stationbus Pm11
2. Take the bus from Liverpool to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
29h 52m
$189–256
Drive 1,660.9 km
1. Drive from Varsity Lakes to Melbournecar 1,660.9 km
17h 32m
$301–434
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane BNE - MEL
5h 55m
$207–440
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 6m
$133–590
Bus, bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the bus from Varsity Lakes to Byron Baybus
2. Take the bus from Byron Bay Interchange, Stand A to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, Southern Cross Drbus
3. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane BNK - MEL
7h 11m
$244–593
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bilinga to Central Stationbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus Au100-3 / ...
30h 15m
$251–531
Train
1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train Vlbd / ...
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
2d 6h
$2,630–3,735

Varsity Lakes to Melbourne by bus and train

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Distance: 1,367.7 km
Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Varsity Lakes, 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 Varsity Lakes to Southern Cross via Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 28h 44m.

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