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

The cheapest way to get from Caloundra to Melbourne is to train and fly which costs $140 - $420 and takes 8h 24m.

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 5h 35m and costs $180 - $460.

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, Brisbane and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Caloundra and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Caloundra station to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Landsborough station, platform 2 and arriving at Southern Cross via Roma Street Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 27m.

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 27m and costs $130 - $850.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m 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 FlixBus Australia, depart from Mooloolaba station.

Where do I catch the Caloundra to Melbourne train from?

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

Train or bus from Caloundra to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Caloundra to Melbourne is to train via Sydney which takes 29h 27m and costs $130 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $400 and takes 34h 1m.

Where does the Caloundra to Melbourne bus arrive?

Caloundra to Melbourne bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Coach Terminal station.

Where does the Caloundra to Melbourne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Caloundra to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Caloundra to Melbourne is 1715 km. It takes approximately 19h 34m to drive from Caloundra to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5301+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Caloundra to Melbourne - 8 ways to travel via train, line 600 bus, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Caloundra to Melbourne by bus, plane, train, 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
5h 35m
$189–459
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 27m
$136–810
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Sydney Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
34h 1m
$232–400
Drive 1,715.4 km
1. Drive from Caloundra to Melbournecar 1,715.4 km
19h 34m
$305–440
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 22m
$176–363
Train, train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3train
2. Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
3. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane OOL - MEL
8h 24m
$141–411
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 3m
$265–569
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
$2,601–3,701

Caloundra to Melbourne by bus and train

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Distance: 1,507 km
Duration: 5h 35m

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 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caloundra station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St via Mooloolaba, River Esplanade, Mooloolaba, Brisbane, Sydney Central Station, and Central Station in around 34h 1m.

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