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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Helensvale is to fly which costs $110 - $390 and takes 5h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Helensvale is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs $110 - $390.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Helensvale?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Helensvale. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Gold Coast Hwy at Discovery Drive CLOSED until 27-02-26 via Central Station, Remembrance Dr at Bruce Bishop Car Park and Sea World. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Helensvale?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Helensvale station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Helensvale station, platform 1 via Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 31m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Helensvale?

The distance between Melbourne and Helensvale is 1389 km. The road distance is 1684.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Helensvale without a car is to bus which takes 26h 37m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Melbourne to Helensvale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Helensvale bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Helensvale train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Melbourne to Helensvale?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Helensvale is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs $110 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 26h 37m, you could also train, which costs $130 - $500 and takes 27h 31m.

Where does the Melbourne to Helensvale bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Helensvale?

Helensvale is 1h behind Melbourne. It is currently 12:12 PM in Melbourne and 11:12 AM in Helensvale.

Where does the Melbourne to Helensvale train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Helensvale?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Helensvale is 1684 km. It takes approximately 17h 47m to drive from Melbourne to Helensvale.

Where can I stay near Helensvale?

There are 2197+ hotels available in Helensvale.

Melbourne to Helensvale - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Melbourne to Helensvale by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, 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 Gold Coast Airport
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane MEL - OOL
5h 3m
$115–390
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus Brisbane
26h 37m
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 Helensvale station, platform 1train
27h 31m
$138–494
Drive 1,684.4 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Helensvalecar 1,684.4 km
17h 47m
$308–445
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 International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
5h 29m
$158–316
Bus to Avalon Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport
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
5h 44m
$140–420
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 International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
6h 20m
$168–446
Fly Melbourne Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, bus
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane MEL - BNK
2. Take the bus from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, Southern Cross Dr to Byron Bay Interchange, Stand Bbus
3. Take the bus from Byron Bay to Surfers Paradisebus
8h 32m
$174–482
Bus via Cabramatta
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus Pm12
29h 15m
$210–278

Melbourne to Helensvale by train

13Weekly Trains

27h 31mAverage Duration

$138Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,389.1 km
Duration: 5h 3m

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

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Gold Coast Hwy at Discovery Drive CLOSED until 27-02-26 via Central Station, Surfers Paradise, Remembrance Dr at Bruce Bishop Car Park, and Sea World in around 26h 37m.

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