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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Childers is to train and bus which costs $190 - $650 and takes 33h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Childers is to fly and bus which takes 5h 50m and costs $270 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Childers?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Childers. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Childers via Central Station, King George Square, 1c and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 48m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Childers?

The distance between Melbourne and Childers is 1664 km. The road distance is 1812.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Childers without a car is to train and bus which takes 33h 33m and costs $190 - $650.

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Melbourne to Childers, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Childers bus from?

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

Where does the Melbourne to Childers bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Childers?

Childers is 1h behind Melbourne. It is currently 9:34 AM in Melbourne and 8:34 AM in Childers.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Childers?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Childers is 1813 km. It takes approximately 20h 32m to drive from Melbourne to Childers.

Where can I stay near Childers?

There are 11+ hotels available in Childers.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Childers by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), 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 Hervey Bay, bus
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane MEL - HVB
2. Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Childersbus
5h 50m
$278–684
Train, bus
cheapest
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 bus from Brisbane to Childersbus
33h 33m
$197–623
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 to Childersbus
33h 48m
Drive 1,812.9 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Childerscar 1,812.9 km
20h 32m
$334–482
Bus to Avalon Airport, fly to Hervey Bay, bus
1. Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminalbus
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane AVV - HVB
3. Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Childersbus
10h 16m
$558–934
Fly Melbourne Airport to Bundaberg, bus
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bundaberg (BDB)plane MEL - BDB
2. Take the bus from Bundaberg Sugarland to Childersbus
8h 26m
Bus to Avalon Airport, fly to Bundaberg, bus
1. Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminalbus
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Bundaberg (BDB)plane AVV - BDB
3. Take the bus from Bundaberg Sugarland to Childersbus
9h 52m
Bus via Cabramatta
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Childersbus
39h 5m
$279–377

Melbourne to Childers by train and bus

13Weekly Services

33h 33mAverage Duration

$197Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,664.3 km
Duration: 5h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Childers via Central Station, Brisbane, King George Square, 1c, Roma Street busway, platform 1, and Brisbane in around 33h 48m.

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