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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Paddington to Melbourne

Composite routes from Paddington to Melbourne

Cheapest
18 h 17 min
Car
1747 km.
from $96
Other
26 h
1374 km.
from $86.83
30 h 27 min
1374 km.
from $308.33
6 h 7 min
Train, Plane
1373 km.
from $162.55
6 h 19 min
Bus, Plane
1373 km.
from $282.66
7 h 13 min
Train, Plane
1373 km.
from $171.47

Transport providers

Bus operators

Translink

Phone:
13 12 30
Website:
translink.com.au/
Train from Roma Street to Varsity
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.80–$5.43
Train from Milton station, platform 2 to Landsborough
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.59–$5.11

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Roma Street Station to Central
Ave. Duration:
14h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.33–$28.26

Firefly Express

Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
11h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.78–$48.91

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane to Central
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$81.52–$206.52
Bus from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.65–$173.91

SkyBus

Phone:
+61 (0)3 9335 2811
Email:
Website:
skybus.com.au
Bus from Avalon Airport to Southern
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$10.77

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$597.83
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$510.87
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$467.39
Plane from Sunshine Coast Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$456.52

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$652.17
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$652.17
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$467.39
Plane from Sunshine Coast Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$521.74

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$597.83
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$103.26–$543.48
Plane from Sunshine Coast Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$81.52–$597.83

Train operators

NSW TrainLink XPT

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
10h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$39.13–$152.17

Journey Beyond - Great Southern

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/great-southern/
Train from Brisbane to Southern
Ave. Duration:
2d 2h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$2,095.54–$2,717.33

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Paddington to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Paddington to Melbourne is to train via Sydney which costs $48.91 - $184.78 and takes 26h.

What is the fastest way to get from Paddington to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Paddington to Melbourne is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs $97.83 - $358.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Paddington and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Paddington to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Given Tce at Old Paddo Post Office, stop 8 and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Brisbane and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Paddington and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Paddington station to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Roma Street Station and arriving at Southern Cross via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h.

Is there a direct flight between Paddington and Melbourne?

Yes, there are direct flights between Paddington and Melbourne; these take 2h 20m and cost $81.52 - $326.09 .

How far is it from Paddington to Melbourne?

The distance between Paddington and Melbourne is 1418 km. The road distance is 1751.7 km.

How do I travel from Paddington to Melbourne without a car?

The best way to get from Paddington to Melbourne without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 26h and costs $48.91 - $184.78 .

How long does it take to get from Paddington to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Paddington to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paddington to Melbourne bus from?

Paddington to Melbourne bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Brisbane station.

Where do I catch the Paddington to Melbourne train from?

Paddington to Melbourne train services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Roma Street Station.

Train, bus or fly from Paddington to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Paddington to Melbourne is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs $97.83 - $358.70 . Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $48.91 - $184.78 and takes 26h, you could also bus, which costs $108.70 - $391.30 and takes 30h 27m.

Where does the Paddington to Melbourne bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Paddington and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 1h ahead of Paddington. It is currently 15:53 in Paddington and 16:53 in Melbourne.

Where does the Paddington to Melbourne train arrive?

Paddington to Melbourne train services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Paddington to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Paddington to Melbourne is 1752 km. It takes approximately 18h 30m to drive from Paddington to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 4484+ hotels available in Melbourne. Prices start at $74.70 per night.
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