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There are 6 ways to get from Garbutt to Melbourne by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane TSV - MEL
    3h 40m
    $164–457

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Townsville to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain train 621 / ...
    47h 14m
    $276–5,401

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer Stbus bus
    2d 5h
    $306–496

  4. Drive 2,440.5 km

    1. Drive from Garbutt to Melbournecar car 2,440.5 km
    28h 38m
    $437–631

  5. Bus, train via Sydney

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain train 621 / ...
    2d 3h
    $316–811

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain train
    3d 4h
    $2,782–4,012

Garbutt to Melbourne by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration47h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$276Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Garbutt, QLD, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bayswater Rd at Reardon Street to Southern Cross via Flinders St at Townsville station, Townsville, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 47h 14m.

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