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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Darra is to fly and train which costs $120 - $410 and takes 6h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Darra is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs $150 - $330.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Darra?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Darra station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Manburgh Tce at Darra station, stop B via Liverpool Station, Stand G, Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand D and Roma Street busway, platform 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Darra?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Darra station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Darra station, platform 1 via Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 41m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Darra?

The distance between Melbourne and Darra is 1429 km. The road distance is 1623.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Darra without a car is to train which takes 26h 41m and costs $130 - $500.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Melbourne to Darra, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Darra bus from?

Melbourne to Darra bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Darra train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Melbourne to Darra?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Darra is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs $150 - $330. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $500 and takes 26h 41m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 27h 2m.

Where does the Melbourne to Darra bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Darra?

Darra is 1h behind Melbourne. It is currently 7:50 PM in Melbourne and 6:50 PM in Darra.

Where does the Melbourne to Darra train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Darra?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Darra is 1624 km. It takes approximately 18h 15m to drive from Melbourne to Darra.

Where can I stay near Darra?

There are 2355+ hotels available in Darra.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Darra by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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Fly Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MEL - BNE
4h 52m
$156–323
Fly Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane MEL - OOL
2. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain
6h 41m
$121–401
Train
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
26h 41m
$138–494
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
27h 2m
Drive 1,623.6 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Darracar 1,623.6 km
18h 15m
$294–424
Bus to Avalon Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport
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
5h 43m
$166–443
Bus to Avalon Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminalbus
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane AVV - OOL
3. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain
7h 22m
$161–441
Bus via Cabramatta
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand D to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus 3105
28h 28m
$162–202

Melbourne to Darra by train

13Weekly Trains

26h 41mAverage Duration

$138Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,429.1 km
Duration: 4h 52m

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

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) every 30 minutes. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southern Cross to Darra station, platform 1 via Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 26h 41m.

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