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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne

Composite routes from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne

Cheapest
19 h 38 min
Car
1724 km.
from $94
Other
29 h 29 min
1456 km.
from $102.07
31 h 47 min
1455 km.
from $347.84
6 h 28 min
Train, Plane
1455 km.
from $167.95
8 h 5 min
Bus, Plane
1455 km.
from $133.04
2 d 5 h 56 min
1456 km.
from $3596.20

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 5
Translink
Website
Transport for NSW
Website
Firefly Express
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
SkyBus
Website
Translink
Website
1h 24m
Every 30 minutes
$4.29–$6.06
13 12 30
13 12 30
Call
Transport for NSW
Website
14h 10m
Twice daily
$12.63–$34.10
131 500
131 500
Call
Firefly Express
Website
11h 15m
Once daily
$42.95–$59.37
1300 730 740
1300 730 740
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
1h 30m
Twice daily
$16.42–$29.05
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
SkyBus
Website
1h 10m
Every 3 hours
$13.04
+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 31m
Every day
$101.05–$606.29
Qantas
Website
2h 31m
Every day
$101.05–$821.01
Virgin Australia
Website
2h 35m
Every day
$94.73–$757.86
Train operators
Found: 3
NSW TrainLink XPT
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Website
NSW TrainLink XPT
Website
10h 50m
Twice daily
$48.00–$176.83
131 500
131 500
Call
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
1h 20m
Once daily
$3.03–$221.83
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
Call
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Website
2d 2h
Twice a week
$2,537.45–$3,290.36
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne is to train via Sydney which costs $54.35 - $380.43 and takes 29h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne is to fly which takes 4h 14m and costs $76.09 - $413.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Sunshine Coast and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Maroochydore and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Roma Street Stop 125 at Transit Centre, Brisbane and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 47m.

How far is it from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne?

The distance between Sunshine Coast and Melbourne is 1485 km. The road distance is 1852.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 29h 29m and costs $54.35 - $380.43 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne, including transfers.

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

Sunshine Coast to Melbourne bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Maroochydore station.

Train, bus or fly from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne is to fly which takes 4h 14m and costs $76.09 - $413.04 . Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $54.35 - $380.43 and takes 29h 29m, you could also bus, which costs $130.43 - $423.91 and takes 31h 47m.

Where does the Sunshine Coast to Melbourne bus arrive?

Sunshine Coast to Melbourne bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.

What is the time difference between Sunshine Coast and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 1h ahead of Sunshine Coast. It is currently 13:20 in Sunshine Coast and 14:20 in Melbourne.

Can I drive from Sunshine Coast to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunshine Coast to Melbourne is 1852 km. It takes approximately 19h 36m to drive from Sunshine Coast 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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