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

The cheapest way to get from Caboolture to Melbourne is to bus which costs $120 - $190 and takes 30h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Caboolture to Melbourne is to train and fly which takes 5h 10m and costs $160 - $360.

Is there a direct train between Caboolture and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Caboolture station to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Caboolture station, platform 2 and arriving at Southern Cross via Roma Street Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 10m.

How far is it from Caboolture to Melbourne?

The distance between Caboolture and Melbourne is 1450 km. The road distance is 1686.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Caboolture to Melbourne without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 28h 10m and costs $130 - $700.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Caboolture to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caboolture to Melbourne bus from?

Caboolture to Melbourne bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Caboolture station, stop A.

Where do I catch the Caboolture to Melbourne train from?

Caboolture to Melbourne train services, operated by Translink, depart from Caboolture station, platform 2.

Train or bus from Caboolture to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Caboolture to Melbourne is to train via Sydney which takes 28h 10m and costs $130 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $190 and takes 30h 20m.

Where does the Caboolture to Melbourne bus arrive?

Caboolture to Melbourne bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills station.

Where does the Caboolture to Melbourne train arrive?

Caboolture to Melbourne train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Caboolture to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Caboolture to Melbourne is 1687 km. It takes approximately 19h 1m to drive from Caboolture to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5299+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Caboolture to Melbourne - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Caboolture and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Caboolture station to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Caboolture station, stop A and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St via Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills, Roma Street Station, Stand F and Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 20m.

There are 8 ways to get from Caboolture to Melbourne by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
best
1. Take the train from Caboolture station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane BNE - MEL
5h 10m
$166–352
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Caboolture station, stop A to Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hillsbus
2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus
3. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer Stbus
30h 20m
$126–186
Train via Sydney
1. Take the train from Caboolture station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
3. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
28h 10m
$136–687
Drive 1,686.9 km
1. Drive from Caboolture to Melbournecar 1,686.9 km
19h 1m
$299–432
Train, line 615 bus to Sunshine Coast Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the train from Caboolture station, platform 1 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
2. Take the bus from Landsborough station, stop A to Maroochydore station, platform 2bus
3. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane MCY - MEL
7h 4m
$140–499
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Avalon Airport, train
1. Take the train from Caboolture station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane BNE - AVV
3. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
6h 53m
$132–402
Train, bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the train from Caboolture station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Gold Coast Airportbus
3. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane OOL - MEL
7h 15m
$174–565
Train
1. Take the train from Caboolture station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 5train Naip / ...
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
2d 4h
$2,600–3,700

Caboolture to Melbourne by train

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28h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,449.6 km
Duration: 5h 10m

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

You can take a train from Caboolture station, platform 2 to Southern Cross via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 28h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caboolture station, stop A to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St via Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills, Roma Street busway, platform 1, Roma Street Station, Stand F, and Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 in around 30h 20m.

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