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There are 9 ways to get from Melbourne to Capalaba by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport, train, line 262 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane MEL - BNE
    2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Boggo Road station, platform 8train train
    3. Take the bus from Griffith University station, platform 2 to Ney Rd at Coolnwynpin Primary Schoolbus bus
    5h 45m
    $178–365

  2. Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane AVV - OOL
    3. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Boggo Road station, platform 6train train
    8h 24m
    $138–521

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    26h 41m
    $243–484

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    27h 32m
    $139–495

  5. Drive 1,652.9 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Capalabacar car 1,652.9 km
    18h 39m
    $301–435

  6. Fly Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane MEL - OOL
    2. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Boggo Road station, platform 6train train
    6h 56m
    $142–402

  7. Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane AVV - BNE
    7h 13m
    $174–524

  8. Fly Melbourne Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane plane MEL - MCY
    2. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3train train
    7h 37m
    $271–571

  9. Bus via Campbellfield

    1. Take the bus from Campbellfield to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    33h 23m
    $228–292

Melbourne to Capalaba by train and bus

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration27h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,453 km
  • Duration: 5h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ney Rd at Coolnwynpin Primary School via Central Station, King George Square, 2a, and Upper Mt Gravatt station, platform 2 in around 26h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southern Cross to Ney Rd at Coolnwynpin Primary School via Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street busway, platform 2, and Griffith University station, platform 2 in around 27h 32m.

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