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

The cheapest way to get from Mareeba to Melbourne is to bus and fly which costs $170 - $460 and takes 7h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mareeba to Melbourne is to bus and fly which takes 7h 29m and costs $170 - $460.

Is there a direct bus between Mareeba and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Mareeba to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Mareeba and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St via Cairns Central Station, Brisbane and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 14h.

How far is it from Mareeba to Melbourne?

The distance between Mareeba and Melbourne is 2409 km. The road distance is 2771.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Mareeba to Melbourne without a car is to bus and train via Sydney which takes 2 days 6h and costs $240 - $7,500.

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

It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Mareeba to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mareeba to Melbourne bus from?

Mareeba to Melbourne bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, depart from Mareeba station.

Where does the Mareeba to Melbourne bus arrive?

Mareeba to Melbourne bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, arrive at Cairns Central Station.

What is the time difference between Mareeba and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 1h ahead of Mareeba. It is currently 4:07 PM in Mareeba and 5:07 PM in Melbourne.

Can I drive from Mareeba to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Mareeba to Melbourne is 2771 km. It takes approximately 33h 8m to drive from Mareeba to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5307+ hotels available in Melbourne.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Mareeba to Melbourne by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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

Bus, fly to Melbourne Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Mareeba to Smithfield
2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)CNS - MEL
7h 29m
$171–460
Bus, train via Sydney
1. Take the bus from Mareeba to Cairns Central Station
2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Street
3. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Station32
4. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Cross623 / ...
2d 6h
$244–7,034
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mareeba to Cairns Central Station
2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Street
3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Station
4. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
2d 14h
Drive 2,771.5 km
1. Drive from Mareeba to Melbourne2,771.5 km
33h 8m
$528–762
Bus, fly to Avalon Airport
1. Take the bus from Mareeba to Smithfield
2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Avalon Airport (AVV)CNS - AVV
3. Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminal
10h 54m
$281–850
Taxi, train, bus
1. Take the taxi from Mareeba to Gordonvale
2. Take the train from Gordonvale to Home Hill
3. Take the bus from Home Hill to Brisbane Roma Street
4. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Station32
5. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Cross623 / ...
2d 10h
$539–2,592
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mareeba to Cairns Central Station
2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Street
3. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Cross
3d 8h
$3,410–11,035
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Mareeba to Cairns Central Station
2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Street
3. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Cross
3d 12h
$3,544–4,854

Mareeba to Melbourne by bus and train

4Weekly Services

2d 6hAverage Duration

$244Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,408.6 km
Duration: 7h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Mareeba to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St via Cairns Central Station, Brisbane Roma Street, Brisbane, and Central Station in around 2d 14h.

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