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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Cardwell is to fly and train which costs $150 - $1,200 and takes 10h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Cardwell is to fly and drive which takes 6h 23m and costs $180 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Cardwell?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Cardwell. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Cardwell Brasenose Street via Central Station and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Cardwell?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Cardwell. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Cardwell via Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

How far is it from Melbourne to Cardwell?

The distance between Melbourne and Cardwell is 2238 km. The road distance is 2598.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Cardwell without a car is to train which takes 2 days 0h and costs $210 - $6,000.

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

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Melbourne to Cardwell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Cardwell bus from?

Melbourne to Cardwell bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Cardwell train from?

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

Train or bus from Melbourne to Cardwell?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Cardwell is to train which takes 2 days 0h and costs $210 - $6,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2 days 5h.

Where does the Melbourne to Cardwell bus arrive?

Melbourne to Cardwell bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Central Station.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Cardwell?

Cardwell is 1h behind Melbourne. It is currently 1:07 PM in Melbourne and 12:07 PM in Cardwell.

Where does the Melbourne to Cardwell train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Cardwell?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Cardwell is 2598 km. It takes approximately 30h 33m to drive from Melbourne to Cardwell.

Where can I stay near Cardwell?

There are nine+ hotels available in Cardwell.

Melbourne to Cardwell - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Cardwell by plane, car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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

Fly to Townsville Airport, drive
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane MEL - TSV
2. Drive from Townsville-Airport-TSV to Cardwellcar
6h 23m
$188–503
Fly to Cairns, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)plane MEL - CNS
2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Cardwelltrain
10h 43m
$157–1,128
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 Cardwelltrain
2d
$212–5,993
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cardwell Brasenose Streetbus
2d 5h
Drive 2,598.3 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Cardwellcar 2,598.3 km
30h 33m
$493–712
Bus via Cabramatta
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus
2. Take the bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand D to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus
3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Cardwellbus
2d 6h
$394–801

Melbourne to Cardwell by train

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Distance: 2,237.8 km
Duration: 6h 23m

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

You can take a train from Southern Cross to Cardwell via Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 2d. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Cardwell Brasenose Street via Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Roma Street in around 2d 5h.

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