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Gold Coast to Melbourne CBD

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Gold Coast to Melbourne Cbd

Composite routes from Gold Coast to Melbourne Cbd

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Other

Transport providers

Translink
Website
Transport for NSW
Website
Firefly Express
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
SkyBus
Website
Translink
Website
1h 3m
Every 15 minutes
$3.56–$5.09
13 12 30
13 12 30
Call
Transport for NSW
Website
14h 10m
Twice daily
$12.08–$33.07
131 500
131 500
Call
Firefly Express
Website
11h 15m
Once daily
$40.70–$57.24
1300 730 740
1300 730 740
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
15h 40m
3 times a day
$89.04–$216.24
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
SkyBus
Website
1h 10m
Every 3 hours
$12.61
+61 (0)3 9335 2811
+61 (0)3 9335 2811
Call Contact via email
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Jetstar
Website
2h 17m
Every day
$82.68–$597.83
Qantas
Website
2h 17m
Every day
$82.68–$763.19
Virgin Australia
Website
2h 20m
Every day
$120.84–$635.99
NSW TrainLink XPT
Website
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Website
NSW TrainLink XPT
Website
10h 50m
Twice daily
$45.79–$178.08
131 500
131 500
Call
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Website
2d 2h
Twice a week
$2,452.27–$3,179.89
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Melbourne CBD is to train via Sydney which costs $53.26 - $195.65 and takes 28h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Melbourne CBD is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs $81.52 - $380.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Gold Coast and Melbourne CBD?

No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast to Melbourne CBD. 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 CBD?

No, there is no direct train from Gold Coast station to Melbourne CBD. 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 43m.

Is there a direct flight between Gold Coast and Melbourne CBD?

Yes, there are direct flights between Gold Coast and Melbourne CBD; these take 2h 15m and cost $70.65 - $358.70 .

How far is it from Gold Coast to Melbourne CBD?

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

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

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Melbourne CBD without a car is to bus which takes 27h 55m and costs $108.70 - $358.70 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Gold Coast to Melbourne CBD, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Gold Coast to Melbourne CBD?

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Melbourne CBD is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs $81.52 - $380.43 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $108.70 - $358.70 and takes 27h 55m, you could also train via Sydney, which costs $53.26 - $195.65 and takes 28h 43m.

Where does the Gold Coast to Melbourne CBD bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Gold Coast and Melbourne CBD?

Melbourne CBD is 1h ahead of Gold Coast. It is currently 16:33 in Gold Coast and 17:33 in Melbourne CBD.

Where does the Gold Coast to Melbourne CBD train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gold Coast to Melbourne CBD?

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

Where can I stay near Melbourne CBD?

There are 4490+ hotels available in Melbourne CBD. Prices start at $74.70 per night.
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