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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Melbourne to Cardwell

Composite routes from Melbourne to Cardwell

Cheapest
30 h 25 min
Car
2598 km.
from $142
Other
6 h 15 min
Bus, Plane
2175 km.
from $262.93
2 d 5 h 37 min
2174 km.
from $409.17
10 h 31 min
Bus, Plane
2175 km.
from $245.54
2 d 1 h 13 min
2175 km.
from $1867.27
2 d 10 h 10 min
2175 km.
from $508.14

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 4
Transport for NSW
Website
Firefly Express
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Transport for NSW
Website
14h 6m
Twice daily
$12.08–$33.07
131 500
131 500
Call
Firefly Express
Website
11h 10m
Once daily
$40.70–$57.24
1300 730 740
1300 730 740
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
12h
Once daily
$82.68–$203.52
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
Premier Motor Service
Website
26h 25m
Once daily
$120.84–$165.36
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 3
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Jetstar
Website
3h
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
$127.20–$432.48
Qantas
Website
3h 2m
Every day
$127.20–$699.59
Virgin Australia
Website
5h 32m
Every day
$190.80–$763.19
Train operators
Found: 2
NSW TrainLink XPT
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
NSW TrainLink XPT
Website
11h 2m
Twice daily
$45.79–$178.08
131 500
131 500
Call
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
21h 49m
4 times a week
$53.42–$3,850.49
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
Call

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Cardwell is to fly and train which costs $97.83 - $706.52 and takes 10h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Cardwell is to fly and drive which takes 6h 15m and costs $130.43 - $369.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Cardwell?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Cardwell. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Cardwell Brasenose Street via Central Station, King George Square, 1d and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Cardwell?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Cardwell. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Cardwell via Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

How far is it from Melbourne to Cardwell?

The distance between Melbourne and Cardwell is 2239 km. The road distance is 2625.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Cardwell without a car is to night train and train which takes 2 days 0h and costs $92.39 - $3586.96 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Melbourne to Cardwell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Cardwell bus from?

Melbourne to Cardwell bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Cardwell train from?

Melbourne to Cardwell train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.

Train, bus or fly from Melbourne to Cardwell?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Cardwell is to bus via Brisbane which takes 2 days 5h and costs $206.52 - $706.52 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $92.39 - $3586.96 and takes 2 days 1h. There are no good options to bus between Melbourne to Cardwell.

Where does the Melbourne to Cardwell bus arrive?

Melbourne to Cardwell bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Central Station.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Cardwell?

Cardwell is 1h behind Melbourne. It is currently 18:53 in Melbourne and 17:53 in Cardwell.

Where does the Melbourne to Cardwell train arrive?

Melbourne to Cardwell train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Cardwell?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Cardwell is 2626 km. It takes approximately 31h 9m to drive from Melbourne to Cardwell.

Where can I stay near Cardwell?

There are seven+ hotels available in Cardwell. Prices start at $56.79 per night.
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