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Trip Overview

The average train between Caboolture and Melbourne takes 31h 19m and the fastest train takes 30h 25m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Caboolture to Melbourne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

31h 19m
Duration
1,976 km
Distance
$254
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Caboolture to Melbourne train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Caboolture and Melbourne. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Caboolture is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Melbourne at 7:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Roma Street and take an average of 31h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    TranslinkNSW TrainLink XPTNSW TrainLink XPT30h 55m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    TranslinkNSW TrainLink XPTNSW TrainLink XPT30h 25m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    TranslinkNSW TrainLink XPTNSW TrainLink XPT32h 23m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    TranslinkNSW TrainLink XPTNSW TrainLink XPT30h 55m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    TranslinkNSW TrainLink XPTNSW TrainLink XPT30h 55m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Caboolture to Melbourne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Caboolture to Melbourne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,975.8 km
  • Duration: 31h 19m

What companies run services between Caboolture, QLD, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Caboolture station, platform 3 to Southern Cross via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 28h 10m.

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