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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sunshine Coast Airport to Melbourne

Composite routes from Sunshine Coast Airport to Melbourne

Cheapest
19 h 31 min
Car
1851 km.
from $101
Fastest
2 h 31 min
Plane
Other
29 h 8 min
1460 km.
from $134.61
32 h 4 min
Taxi
1458 km.
from $536.09
6 h 50 min
Bus, Plane
1460 km.
from $134.10
2 d 7 h 8 min
1460 km.
from $3599.39

Transport providers

Bus operators

Translink

Phone:
13 12 30
Website:
translink.com.au/
Train from Nambour station, platform 1 to Roma
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.31–$7.58
Train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Central
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.29–$6.06

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:
$12.63–$34.10

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:
$42.95–$59.37

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane to Central
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$101.05–$239.99
Bus from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$88.42–$214.73

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:
$13.04

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Sunshine Coast Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.05–$606.29
Plane from Sunshine Coast Airport to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
5h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.57–$694.70

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Sunshine Coast Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.05–$821.01
Plane from Sunshine Coast Airport to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
5h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.57–$694.70

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Sunshine Coast Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.73–$757.86

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:
$48.00–$176.83

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Nambour station, platform 1 to Roma
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$3.92–$282.34

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:
$2,537.45–$3,290.36

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Sunshine Coast Airport to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Sunshine Coast Airport to Melbourne is to fly and bus which costs $119.57 - $293.48 and takes 6h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sunshine Coast Airport to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Sunshine Coast Airport to Melbourne is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs $76.09 - $402.17 .

How far is it from Sunshine Coast Airport to Melbourne?

The distance between Sunshine Coast Airport and Melbourne is 1476 km. The road distance is 1855.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Sunshine Coast Airport to Melbourne without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 29h 8m and costs $81.52 - $467.39 .

How long does it take to get from Sunshine Coast Airport to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Sunshine Coast Airport to Melbourne, including transfers.

Train or fly from Sunshine Coast Airport to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Sunshine Coast Airport to Melbourne is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs $76.09 - $402.17 . Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $81.52 - $467.39 and takes 29h 8m.

What is the time difference between Sunshine Coast Airport and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 1h ahead of Sunshine Coast Airport. It is currently 22:29 in Sunshine Coast Airport and 23:29 in Melbourne.

Can I drive from Sunshine Coast Airport to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunshine Coast Airport to Melbourne is 1856 km. It takes approximately 19h 41m to drive from Sunshine Coast Airport to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 4420+ hotels available in Melbourne. Prices start at $77.84 per night.
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