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

The cheapest way to get from Childers to Melbourne is to train which costs $160 - $1,700 and takes 32h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Childers to Melbourne is to bus and fly which takes 5h 21m and costs $270 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Childers and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Childers to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Childers and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St via Roma Street busway, platform 2, Brisbane and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 7m.

How far is it from Childers to Melbourne?

The distance between Childers and Melbourne is 1664 km. The road distance is 1813.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Childers to Melbourne without a car is to train which takes 32h 33m and costs $160 - $1,700.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Childers to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Childers to Melbourne bus from?

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

Train or bus from Childers to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Childers to Melbourne is to train which takes 32h 33m and costs $160 - $1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 38h 7m.

Where does the Childers to Melbourne bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Childers and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 1h ahead of Childers. It is currently 7:44 PM in Childers and 8:44 PM in Melbourne.

Can I drive from Childers to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Childers to Melbourne is 1814 km. It takes approximately 20h 27m to drive from Childers to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5360+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Childers to Melbourne - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Hervey Bay, fly to Melbourne Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Childers to Hervey Baybus
2. Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane HVB - MEL
5h 21m
$279–681
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Howard 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 / ...
32h 33m
$165–1,623
Bus
1. Take the bus from Childers to Brisbanebus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
38h 7m
Drive 1,813.7 km
1. Drive from Childers to Melbournecar 1,813.7 km
20h 27m
$333–480
Bus to Bundaberg, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the bus from Childers to Bundaberg Sugarlandbus
2. Fly from Bundaberg (BDB) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane BDB - MEL
7h 53m
Bus to Hervey Bay, fly to Avalon Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Childers to Hervey Baybus
2. Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane HVB - AVV
3. Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminalbus
9h 31m
$559–931
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Childers to Brisbane Roma Streetbus Pm19
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
2d 13h
$3,364–4,588

Childers to Melbourne by bus and train

7Weekly Services

32h 33mAverage Duration

$165Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,664.4 km
Duration: 5h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Childers to Southern Cross via Howard, Howard, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 32h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Childers to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St via Brisbane, Roma Street busway, platform 2, Brisbane, and Central Station in around 38h 7m.

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