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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Cotton Tree is to bus which costs $180 - $240 and takes 30h 16m.

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 - $350.

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 and arriving at Maroochydore Sixth Avenue via Liverpool Station, Stand G, Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 16m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Cotton Tree?

The distance between Melbourne and Cotton Tree is 1483 km. The road distance is 1722.2 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 58m 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 Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal 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 - $350. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $850 and takes 28h 58m, you could also bus, which costs $180 - $240 and takes 30h 16m.

Where does the Melbourne to Cotton Tree bus arrive?

Melbourne to Cotton Tree bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Liverpool station.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Cotton Tree?

Cotton Tree is 1h behind Melbourne. It is currently 6:52 PM in Melbourne and 5:52 PM in Cotton Tree.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Cotton Tree?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Cotton Tree is 1722 km. It takes approximately 19h 49m to drive from Melbourne to Cotton Tree.

Where can I stay near Cotton Tree?

There are 1834+ 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, 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 Sunshine Coast Airport
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane MEL - MCY
4h 28m
$139–349
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 Landsborough station, platform 1train
28h 58m
$139–804
Bus, train
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 train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
29h 15m
$237–475
Drive 1,722.2 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Cotton Treecar 1,722.2 km
19h 49m
$319–461
Fly Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MEL - BNE
2. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
6h 39m
$167–334
Bus to Avalon Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminalbus
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane AVV - BNE
3. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
7h 15m
$157–494
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus
2. Take the bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus
3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenuebus
30h 16m
$184–236

Melbourne to Cotton Tree by train and bus

15Weekly Services

28h 58mAverage 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 58m.

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