There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Deception Bay by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport, train, line 665 bus
best- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MEL - BNE
- Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Rothwell station, platform 2train
- Take the bus from Rothwell station to Maine Tce near Union Stbus
5h 16m$179–366Fly Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane MEL - OOL
- Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train
7h 13m$142–402Bus
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
27h 31m$261–526Train
- Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
28h$169–489Drive 1,673.6 km
- Drive from Melbourne to Deception Baycar 1,673.6 km
18h 55m$303–438Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain
- Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane AVV - BNE
6h 44m$173–510Fly Melbourne Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport, bus
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane MEL - MCY
- Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Burpengary Bruce Highwaybus
6h 51m$223–536Bus via Campbellfield
- Take the bus from Campbellfield to Central Stationbus Sydney
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Pm12
33h 38m$207–280
Melbourne to Deception Bay by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Deception Bay is to fly and train which costs $140 - $410 and takes 7h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Deception Bay is to fly and train and line 665 bus which takes 5h 16m and costs $170 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Deception Bay. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Deception Bay Rd at Bailey Road via Central Station, Brisbane Roma Street and Eastern Service Rd at Creek Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Deception Bay station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Rothwell station, platform 2 via Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h.
The distance between Melbourne and Deception Bay is 1441 km. The road distance is 1673.6 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Deception Bay without a car is to bus which takes 27h 31m and costs $260 - $550.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Melbourne to Deception Bay, including transfers.
Melbourne to Deception Bay bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Melbourne to Deception Bay train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Deception Bay is to bus which takes 27h 31m and costs $260 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $490 and takes 28h.
What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Deception Bay, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Deception Bay Rd at Bailey Road via Central Station, Brisbane, Brisbane Roma Street, Burpengary Bruce Highway, and Eastern Service Rd at Creek Road in around 27h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southern Cross to Deception Bay Rd at Bailey Road via Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Rothwell station, platform 2, and Rothwell station in around 28h.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–320
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–390
Flights from Avalon Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–470
Flights from Avalon Airport to Brisbane Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–470
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–1,000
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,000
Train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Rothwell station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Rothwell station to Maine Tce near Union St
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
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More Questions & Answers
Melbourne to Deception Bay bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Central Station.
Melbourne to Deception Bay train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Deception Bay is 1674 km. It takes approximately 18h 55m to drive from Melbourne to Deception Bay.
There are 562+ hotels available in Deception Bay.


