There are 7 ways to get from Melbourne to Capalaba by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport, train, bus, line 262 bus
best- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MEL - BNE
- Take the train from International Airport Station to Central station, platform 1train
- Take the bus from Ann Street Stop 8 to Griffith University station, platform 2bus
- Take the bus from Griffith University station, platform 2 to Ney Rd at Coolnwynpin Primary Schoolbus
5h 36m$179–366Fly Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane MEL - OOL
- Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Kuraby station, platform 2train
6h 57m$142–402Bus
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
26h 41m$243–500Train
- Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
27h 32m$169–489Drive 1,652.9 km
- Drive from Melbourne to Capalabacar 1,652.9 km
18h 37m$300–433Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain
- Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane AVV - BNE
7h 4m$173–510Bus via Beenleigh station, stop A
- Take the bus from Campbellfield to Central Stationbus Sydney
- Take the bus from Central Station to Beenleighbus Pm12
32h 58m$207–270
Melbourne to Capalaba by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Capalaba is to fly and train which costs $140 - $410 and takes 6h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Capalaba is to fly and train and bus and line 262 bus which takes 5h 36m and costs $170 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Capalaba. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Ney Rd at Coolnwynpin Primary School via Central Station, King George Square, 2a and Griffith University station, platform 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Capalaba station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Roma Street Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 32m.
The distance between Melbourne and Capalaba is 1449 km. The road distance is 1652.9 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Capalaba without a car is to bus which takes 26h 41m and costs $240 - $500.
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Melbourne to Capalaba, including transfers.
Melbourne to Capalaba bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Melbourne to Capalaba train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Capalaba is to bus which takes 26h 41m and costs $240 - $500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $490 and takes 27h 32m.
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 Griffith University 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.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–320
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–390
Flights from Avalon Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–470
Flights from Avalon Airport to Brisbane Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–470
Train from International Airport Station to Central station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $19–26
- Website
- Translink
Train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Kuraby station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Ann Street Stop 8 to Griffith University station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Griffith University station, platform 2 to Ney Rd at Coolnwynpin Primary School
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
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More Questions & Answers
Melbourne to Capalaba bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Central Station.
Melbourne to Capalaba train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Capalaba is 1653 km. It takes approximately 18h 37m to drive from Melbourne to Capalaba.
There are 2508+ hotels available in Capalaba.


