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

The cheapest way to get from Caloundra to Melbourne is to bus which costs $150 - $230 and takes 32h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Caloundra to Melbourne is to line 600 bus and fly which takes 6h 3m and costs $140 - $380.

How far is it from Caloundra to Melbourne?

The distance between Caloundra and Melbourne is 1507 km. The road distance is 1715.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Caloundra to Melbourne without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 29h 46m and costs $130 - $850.

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Caloundra to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caloundra to Melbourne bus from?

Caloundra to Melbourne bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Mooloolaba station.

Train or bus from Caloundra to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Caloundra to Melbourne is to train via Sydney which takes 29h 46m and costs $130 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $230 and takes 32h 11m.

Where does the Caloundra to Melbourne bus arrive?

Caloundra to Melbourne bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.

Can I drive from Caloundra to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Caloundra to Melbourne is 1715 km. It takes approximately 19h 35m to drive from Caloundra to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5322+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Caloundra to Melbourne - 7 ways to travel via train, line 600 bus, and plane

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

No, there is no direct bus from Caloundra station to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Caloundra station and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St via Mooloolaba, Roma Street Station, Stand F and Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 11m.

There are 7 ways to get from Caloundra to Melbourne by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Line 600 bus to Sunshine Coast Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Caloundra station to Maroochydore station, platform 2bus
2. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane MCY - MEL
6h 3m
$140–380
Train via Sydney
cheapest
1. Take the train from Landsborough 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 / ...
29h 46m
$136–810
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbanebus
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
32h 11m
$152–226
Drive 1,715.4 km
1. Drive from Caloundra to Melbournecar 1,715.4 km
19h 35m
$304–439
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane BNE - MEL
6h 54m
$166–354
Fly Sunshine Coast Airport to Avalon Airport, train
1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane MCY - AVV
2. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
9h 31m
$186–720
Train
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 5train Naip / ...
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
2d 6h
$2,602–3,702

Caloundra to Melbourne by bus and train

13Weekly Services

29h 46mAverage Duration

$136Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,507 km
Duration: 6h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Bowman Rd near First Ave to Southern Cross via Landsborough station, stop A, Landsborough station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 29h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caloundra station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St via Mooloolaba, Brisbane, Roma Street Station, Stand F, and Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 in around 32h 11m.

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