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Mermaid Beach to Melbourne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Mermaid Beach and Melbourne takes 31h 43m and the fastest train takes 30h 38m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Mermaid Beach 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 43m
Duration
2,014 km
Distance
$242
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Mermaid Beach to Melbourne train times

Trains run 5 times a week between Mermaid Beach and Melbourne. The earliest departure is at 10:52 PM at night, and the last departure from Mermaid Beach is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Melbourne at 7:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Helensvale station, platform 4 and take an average of 31h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkNSW TrainLink XPTNSW TrainLink XPT31h 37m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    TranslinkTranslinkNSW TrainLink XPTNSW TrainLink XPT31h 37m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    TranslinkTranslinkNSW TrainLink XPTNSW TrainLink XPT30h 38m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    TranslinkTranslinkNSW TrainLink XPTNSW TrainLink XPT31h 37m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Mermaid Beach 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.

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  • Distance: 2,013.9 km
  • Duration: 31h 43m

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

You can take a vehicle from Mermaid Beach station, platform 1 to Southern Cross via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 29h 27m.

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