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How to get fromMelbourne to Ellis Beachby plane, train, bus (Greyhound) or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne to Ellis Beach by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane MEL - CNS
    5h 9m
    $248–528

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    2d 4h
    $342–7,143

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus
    2d 10h

  4. Drive 2,807.9 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Ellis Beachcar car 2,807.9 km
    33h 12m
    $508–734

  5. Bus via Campbellfield

    1. Take the bus from Campbellfield to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Cairnsbus bus
    2d 16h
    $504–962

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar77Weekly Planes
Duration4h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$124Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns (CNS) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southern Cross to Ellis Beach via Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, and Cairns Central Station in around 2d 4h.

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