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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Helidon is to fly and train which costs $140 - $800 and takes 9h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Helidon is to fly and train which takes 7h 31m and costs $170 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Helidon?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Helidon. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Turner St at Helidon via Central Station, Brisbane and Anzac Ave at Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Helidon?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Helidon. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Helidon via Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 23m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Helidon?

The distance between Melbourne and Helidon is 1528 km. The road distance is 1534.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Helidon without a car is to train which takes 29h 23m and costs $150 - $950.

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

It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Melbourne to Helidon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Helidon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Helidon train from?

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

Train or bus from Melbourne to Helidon?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Helidon is to train which takes 29h 23m and costs $150 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $430 and takes 33h 23m.

Where does the Melbourne to Helidon bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Helidon?

Helidon is 1h behind Melbourne. It is currently 6:26 AM in Melbourne and 5:26 AM in Helidon.

Where does the Melbourne to Helidon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Helidon?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Helidon is 1535 km. It takes approximately 17h 11m to drive from Melbourne to Helidon.

Where can I stay near Helidon?

There are 165+ hotels available in Helidon.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Melbourne to Helidon by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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 Brisbane Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MEL - BNE
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Helidontrain
7h 31m
$175–753
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
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Helidontrain
9h 2m
$145–780
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 Helidontrain
29h 23m
$157–923
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Helidontrain
29h 35m
$255–1,024
Drive 1,534.9 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Helidoncar 1,534.9 km
17h 11m
$278–401
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 Roma Street to Helidontrain
8h 17m
$185–883
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
4. Take the train from Roma Street to Helidontrain
9h 43m
$145–790
Fly Melbourne Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane MEL - MCY
2. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Corinda station, platform 2train
3. Take the train from Corinda to Helidontrain
10h 32m
$159–741
Bus
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 bus from Brisbane to Granthambus
33h 23m
$206–425

Melbourne to Helidon by train

2Weekly Trains

29h 23mAverage Duration

$157Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,528.2 km
Duration: 7h 31m

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

You can take a train from Southern Cross to Helidon via Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 29h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Turner St at Helidon via Central Station, Brisbane, and Anzac Ave at Grantham in around 33h 23m.

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