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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Gold Coast to Melbourne

Composite routes from Gold Coast to Melbourne

Cheapest
17 h 35 min
Car
1668 km.
from $91
Other
28 h 51 min
1346 km.
from $91.98
27 h 55 min
1346 km.
from $298.50
6 h 15 min
Train, Plane
1345 km.
from $169.91
6 h 18 min
Bus, Plane
1345 km.
from $244.86
7 h 18 min
Bus, Plane
1345 km.
from $177.91
2 d 5 h 24 min
1346 km.
from $3485.54

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 5
Translink
Website
Transport for NSW
Website
Firefly Express
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
SkyBus
Website
Translink
Website
1h 3m
Every 30 minutes
$3.15–$4.46
13 12 30
13 12 30
Call
Transport for NSW
Website
14h 10m
Twice daily
$10.87–$29.35
131 500
131 500
Call
Firefly Express
Website
11h 15m
Once daily
$35.87–$50.00
1300 730 740
1300 730 740
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
15h 40m
3 times a day
$81.52–$195.65
1300 473946
1300 473946
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SkyBus
Website
1h 10m
Every 3 hours
$10.98
+61 (0)3 9335 2811
+61 (0)3 9335 2811
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 3
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Jetstar
Website
2h 17m
Every day
$70.65–$500.00
Qantas
Website
2h 17m
Every day
$70.65–$706.52
Virgin Australia
Website
2h 20m
Every day
$92.39–$597.83
Train operators
Found: 2
NSW TrainLink XPT
Website
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Website
NSW TrainLink XPT
Website
10h 50m
Twice daily
$40.22–$152.17
131 500
131 500
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Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Website
2d 2h
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$2,137.01–$2,771.10
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
[email protected]
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Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Melbourne is to train via Sydney which costs $54.35 - $195.65 and takes 28h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Melbourne is to fly which takes 4h 38m and costs $81.52 - $358.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Gold Coast and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Gold Coast and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Gold Coast station to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Cypress Avenue 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 51m.

How far is it from Gold Coast to Melbourne?

The distance between Gold Coast and Melbourne is 1375 km. The road distance is 1674.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Melbourne without a car is to bus which takes 27h 55m and costs $108.70 - $369.57 .

How long does it take to get from Gold Coast to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Gold Coast to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gold Coast to Melbourne bus from?

Gold Coast to Melbourne bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.

Where do I catch the Gold Coast to Melbourne train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Gold Coast to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Melbourne is to fly which takes 4h 38m and costs $81.52 - $358.70 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $108.70 - $369.57 and takes 27h 55m, you could also train via Sydney, which costs $54.35 - $195.65 and takes 28h 51m.

Where does the Gold Coast to Melbourne bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Gold Coast and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 1h ahead of Gold Coast. It is currently 05:11 in Gold Coast and 06:11 in Melbourne.

Where does the Gold Coast to Melbourne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gold Coast to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to Melbourne is 1674 km. It takes approximately 17h 45m to drive from Gold Coast to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 4413+ hotels available in Melbourne. Prices start at $76.17 per night.
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