There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Alexandra Headland by plane, train, bus, night train 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.
Recommended option
Fly to Maroochydore
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Fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Maroochydore (MCY)
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Fly to Brisbane, train
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Fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Brisbane (BNE)
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Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1
Train, bus
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Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Station
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Take the train from Central Station to Brisbane
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Take the bus from Brisbane to Maroochydore Sixth Avenue
Night train, train
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Take the night train from Southern Cross to Central Station
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Take the train from Central Station to Brisbane
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Take the train from Roma Street station, platform 9 to Landsborough station, platform 1
Train, bus via Landsborough station
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Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Station
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Take the bus from Sydney to Brisbane
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Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1
Bus
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Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney
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Take the bus from Sydney to Brisbane
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Take the bus from Brisbane to Maroochydore
Bus, train
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Take the bus from Campbellfield to Sydney
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Take the bus from Sydney to Brisbane
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Take the train from Roma Street station, platform 9 to Landsborough station, platform 1
Drive
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Drive from Melbourne to Alexandra Headland
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- Face masks are recommended
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Alexandra Headland is 1800 020 080.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Alexandra Headland is subject to regional advice.
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Last updated: 5 Jan 2023
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Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Melbourne to Alexandra Headland is to bus and train, which costs $160 - $310 and takes 36h 19m.
The quickest way to get from Melbourne to Alexandra Headland is to fly which costs $150 - $420 and takes 5h 12m.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Alexandra Headland. However, there are services departing from Melbourne and arriving at Maroochydore via Sydney, King George Square, 1F and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 16m.
The distance between Melbourne and Alexandra Headland is 1455 km. The road distance is 1751.7 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Alexandra Headland without a car is to train and bus which takes 28h 59m and costs $190 - $420.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Melbourne to Alexandra Headland, including transfers.
Melbourne to Alexandra Headland bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Melbourne station.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Alexandra Headland is to fly which takes 5h 12m and costs $150 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $600 and takes 32h 16m.
The quickest flight from Melbourne Airport to Maroochydore Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 10m.
Melbourne to Alexandra Headland bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Maroochydore station.
- Distance: 1455.3 km
- Duration: 5h 12m
What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Alexandra Headland, QLD, Australia?
Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas fly from Melbourne to Alexandra Headland hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melbourne to Alexandra Headland via Sydney, King George Square, 1F, Roma Street busway station, and Brisbane in around 32h 16m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne to Maroochydore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200 - $650
Flights from Melbourne to Maroochydore via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260 - $700
Flights from Melbourne to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200 - $700
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Melbourne to Maroochydore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180 - $650
Flights from Melbourne to Maroochydore via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180 - $650
Flights from Melbourne to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140 - $600
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Melbourne to Maroochydore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180 - $600
Flights from Melbourne to Maroochydore via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180 - $600
Flights from Melbourne to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120 - $550
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Melbourne to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140 - $650
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7 - $11
- Website
- TRANSLink QLD
Train from Roma Street station, platform 9 to Landsborough station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8 - $12
- Website
- TRANSLink QLD
Train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8 - $12
- Website
- TRANSLink QLD
- Phone
- 132 232
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Southern Cross to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75 - $250
- Website
- XPT
- Economy
- $75 - $100
- First
- $100 - $140
- Sleeper
- $210 - $250
- Phone
- 13 22 32
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95 - $140
- Website
- NSW TrainLink Train
- Economy
- $95 - $140
- First Class
- $130 - $200
Train from Brisbane Roma Street to Landsborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15 - $25
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Economy-B-Quick fare
- $18 - $25
- Economy-A-Choice Fare
- $15 - $22
- Phone
- +61 2 4423 5233 (call 13 34 10 within Australia)
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Brisbane to Maroochydore Sixth Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23 - $35
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Greyhound Australia is the country’s only long-distance bus operator running services in all states and territories. Greyhound Australia has been operating for 110 years and is the leading bus company in Australia. The extensive network now covers most of the Australian mainland, although service is limited in Western Australia with just a single route to Broome. Buses are equipped for long journeys, with free WiFi, air-conditioning, full disability access, USB chargers, reclining seats and an onboard bathroom.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Sydney to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140 - $270
- Book at
- Greyhound.com.au
- Early Bird
- $140 - $210
- Advantage
- $170 - $250
- Premium
- $180 - $270
Bus from Melbourne to Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130 - $250
- Book at
- Greyhound.com.au
- Early Bird
- $130 - $200
- Advantage
- $150 - $230
- Premium
- $170 - $250
Bus from Brisbane to Maroochydore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18 - $35
- Book at
- Greyhound.com.au
- Early Bird
- $18 - $27
- Advantage
- $20 - $29
- Premium
- $22 - $35
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Melbourne to Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60 - $150
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Campbellfield to Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60 - $150
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
- Phone
- +61 2 4423 5233
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Sydney to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85 - $120
- Website
- Premier Charters
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
Alexandra Headland is 1h behind Melbourne. It is currently 11:23 PM in Melbourne and 10:23 PM in Alexandra Headland.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Alexandra Headland is 1752 km. It takes approximately 19h 42m to drive from Melbourne to Alexandra Headland.
Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas offer flights from Melbourne Airport to Maroochydore Airport.
There are 313+ hotels available in Alexandra Headland. Prices start at $150 AUD per night.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Melbourne Airport is to bus which takes 30 min and costs $18 - $22.