What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Cotton Tree?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Cotton Tree is to fly which costs $130 - $420 and takes 4h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Cotton Tree?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Cotton Tree is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs $130 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Cotton Tree?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Cotton Tree. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Maroochydore Sixth Avenue via Central Station and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 59m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Cotton Tree?

The distance between Melbourne and Cotton Tree is 1483 km. The road distance is 1724.8 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Cotton Tree without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Cotton Tree without a car is to train which takes 28h 53m and costs $130 - $850.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Cotton Tree?

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Melbourne to Cotton Tree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Cotton Tree bus from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Melbourne to Cotton Tree?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Cotton Tree is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs $130 - $420. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $850 and takes 28h 53m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 28h 59m.

Where does the Melbourne to Cotton Tree bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Cotton Tree?

Cotton Tree is 1h behind Melbourne. It is currently 9:20 PM in Melbourne and 8:20 PM in Cotton Tree.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Cotton Tree?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Cotton Tree is 1725 km. It takes approximately 19h 46m to drive from Melbourne to Cotton Tree.

Where can I stay near Cotton Tree?

There are 1896+ hotels available in Cotton Tree.

Melbourne to Cotton Tree - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Melbourne to Cotton Tree by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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 Sunshine Coast Airport
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)MEL - MCY
4h 28m
$139–419
Train
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Station622 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Station31
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Landsborough station, platform 1
28h 53m
$139–804
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Station
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbane
3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenue
28h 59m
Drive 1,724.8 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Cotton Tree1,724.8 km
19h 46m
$329–474
Fly Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)MEL - BNE
2. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1
6h 29m
$167–344
Bus to Avalon Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)AVV - BNE
3. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1
7h 20m
$197–474
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Campbellfield to Central Station
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbane
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Landsborough station, platform 1
34h 35m
$227–600

Melbourne to Cotton Tree by train and bus

14Weekly Services

28h 53mAverage Duration

$139Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,482.9 km
Duration: 4h 28m

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

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southern Cross to Aerodrome Rd at Rose Street via Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Landsborough station, platform 1, and Landsborough station, stop A in around 28h 53m.

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