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Melbourne to Mermaid Beach trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Melbourne and Mermaid Beach takes 35h 52m and the fastest train takes 35h 42m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Melbourne to Mermaid Beach. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

35h 52m
Duration
2,014 km
Distance
$240
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Melbourne to Mermaid Beach train times

Trains run 3 times a week between Melbourne and Mermaid Beach. The earliest departure is at 7:50 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Melbourne is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Mermaid Beach at 6:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 35h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    NSW TrainLink XPTNSW TrainLink XPTTranslinkTranslink35h 42m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    NSW TrainLink XPTNSW TrainLink XPTTranslinkTranslink35h 56m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    NSW TrainLink XPTNSW TrainLink XPTTranslinkTranslink35h 56m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Melbourne to Mermaid Beach? 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 Melbourne to Mermaid Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,014 km
  • Duration: 35h 52m

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

You can take a train from Southern Cross to Mermaid Beach station, platform 2 via Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 28h 27m.

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