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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Melbourne to Surfers Paradise

Composite routes from Melbourne to Surfers Paradise

Cheapest
17 h 35 min
Car
1667 km.
from $91
Fastest
2 h 20 min
Plane
Other
25 h 10 min
1344 km.
from $287.65
5 h 13 min
Bus, Plane
1345 km.
from $256.10
6 h 5 min
Bus, Plane
1345 km.
from $170.23
6 h 53 min
Bus, Plane
1345 km.
from $246.32
28 h 25 min
1344 km.
from $149.97
29 h 25 min
1344 km.
from $184.09
25 h 10 min
1344 km.
from $287.65
5 h 13 min
Bus, Plane
1345 km.
from $256.10
6 h 5 min
Bus, Plane
1345 km.
from $170.23
6 h 53 min
Bus, Plane
1345 km.
from $246.32
28 h 25 min
1344 km.
from $149.97
29 h 25 min
1344 km.
from $184.09

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 6
Translink
Website
Transport for NSW
Website
Firefly Express
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
SkyBus
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Translink
Website
1h 5m
Every 30 minutes
$3.66–$5.18
13 12 30
13 12 30
Call
Transport for NSW
Website
14h 6m
Twice daily
$12.64–$34.12
131 500
131 500
Call
Firefly Express
Website
11h 10m
Once daily
$42.97–$59.40
1300 730 740
1300 730 740
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
12h
Once daily
$88.46–$214.84
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
SkyBus
Website
1h 10m
Every 4 hours
$13.04
+61 (0)3 9335 2811
+61 (0)3 9335 2811
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Premier Motor Service
Website
17h 15m
Once daily
$69.51–$101.10
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 3
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Jetstar
Website
2h 5m
Every day
$82.14–$556.06
Qantas
Website
2h 5m
Every day
$82.14–$758.26
Virgin Australia
Website
2h 10m
Every day
$120.06–$695.07
Train operators
Found: 1
NSW TrainLink XPT
Website
NSW TrainLink XPT
Website
11h 2m
Twice daily
$48.02–$176.93
131 500
131 500
Call

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Surfers Paradise?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Surfers Paradise is to night train and train which costs $54.35 - $195.65 and takes 28h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Surfers Paradise?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Surfers Paradise is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs $86.96 - $358.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Surfers Paradise?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Surfers Paradise. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Surfers Paradise via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Surfers Paradise?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Surfers Paradise station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Cavill Avenue station, platform 2 via Central Station, Roma Street and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 9m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Surfers Paradise?

The distance between Melbourne and Surfers Paradise is 1373 km. The road distance is 1672 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Surfers Paradise without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Surfers Paradise without a car is to bus which takes 25h 10m and costs $108.70 - $358.70 .

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Surfers Paradise?

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Melbourne to Surfers Paradise, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Surfers Paradise bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Surfers Paradise train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Melbourne to Surfers Paradise?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Surfers Paradise is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs $86.96 - $358.70 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $108.70 - $358.70 and takes 25h 10m, you could also train, which costs $54.35 - $195.65 and takes 28h 25m.

Where does the Melbourne to Surfers Paradise bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Surfers Paradise?

Surfers Paradise is 1h behind Melbourne. It is currently 05:04 in Melbourne and 04:04 in Surfers Paradise.

Where does the Melbourne to Surfers Paradise train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Surfers Paradise?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Surfers Paradise is 1672 km. It takes approximately 17h 51m to drive from Melbourne to Surfers Paradise.

Where can I stay near Surfers Paradise?

There are 2385+ hotels available in Surfers Paradise. Prices start at $83.05 per night.
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