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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Caboolture is to bus which costs $160 - $210 and takes 30h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Caboolture is to fly and train which takes 5h 4m and costs $160 - $360.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Caboolture?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Caboolture station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Caboolture station, stop A via Liverpool Station, Stand G, Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A and Roma Street Stop 125 at Transit Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Caboolture?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Caboolture station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Caboolture station, platform 3 via Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 16m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Caboolture?

The distance between Melbourne and Caboolture is 1450 km. The road distance is 1685.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Caboolture without a car is to train which takes 27h 16m and costs $130 - $700.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Melbourne to Caboolture, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Caboolture bus from?

Melbourne to Caboolture bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Caboolture train from?

Melbourne to Caboolture train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.

Train or bus from Melbourne to Caboolture?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Caboolture is to train which takes 27h 16m and costs $130 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $210 and takes 30h 21m.

Where does the Melbourne to Caboolture bus arrive?

Melbourne to Caboolture bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Liverpool station.

Where does the Melbourne to Caboolture train arrive?

Melbourne to Caboolture train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Caboolture?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Caboolture is 1686 km. It takes approximately 19h 5m to drive from Melbourne to Caboolture.

Where can I stay near Caboolture?

There are 448+ hotels available in Caboolture.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Caboolture by plane, train, bus, 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.

Fly Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MEL - BNE
2. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Caboolture station, platform 3train
5h 4m
$166–353
Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane AVV - BNE
3. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Caboolture station, platform 3train
6h 32m
$132–402
Train
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Caboolture station, platform 3train
27h 16m
$138–683
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
3. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Caboolture station, platform 3train
28h 7m
$254–498
Drive 1,685.5 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Caboolturecar 1,685.5 km
19h 5m
$299–431
Fly Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane MEL - OOL
2. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Caboolture station, platform 3train
7h 15m
$174–578
Fly Melbourne Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport, line 615 bus, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane MEL - MCY
2. Take the bus from Maroochydore station, platform 1 to Landsborough station, stop Abus
3. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Caboolture station, platform 2train
7h 23m
$141–540
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus
2. Take the bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus
3. Take the bus from Roma Street Stop 125 at Transit Centre to Caboolture station, stop Abus
30h 21m
$165–202

Melbourne to Caboolture by train

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27h 16mAverage Duration

$138Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,449.5 km
Duration: 5h 4m

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

You can take a train from Southern Cross to Caboolture station, platform 3 via Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 27h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Caboolture station, stop A via Liverpool, Liverpool Station, Stand G, Strathfield Station, Albert Rd, Stand E, Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A, Roma Street Station, Stand F, and Roma Street Stop 125 at Transit Centre in around 30h 21m.

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