There are 7 ways to get from Melbourne to Inala by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car
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, line 100 bus
best- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MEL - BNE
- Take the train from International Airport Station to South Brisbane station, platform 1train
- Take the bus from Cultural Centre station, platform 2 to Serviceton Ave at Inala Ave, stop 79bus
4h 52m$188–395Fly 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 South Brisbane station, platform 2train
6h 21m$141–451Bus
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
26h 3m$246–493Train
- Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
26h 55m$169–489Drive 1,626.6 km
- Drive from Melbourne to Inalacar 1,626.6 km
18h 14m$297–429Train 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 30m$142–539Bus via Campbellfield
- Take the bus from Campbellfield to Central Stationbus Sydney
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Pm12
33h 34m$207–280
Melbourne to Inala by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Inala is to fly and train which costs $140 - $460 and takes 6h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Inala is to fly and train and line 100 bus which takes 4h 52m and costs $180 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Inala station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Inala station, platform A via Central Station and Queen Street station, 1a. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Inala station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Roma Street Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 55m.
The distance between Melbourne and Inala is 1435 km. The road distance is 1626.6 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Inala without a car is to bus which takes 26h 3m and costs $240 - $500.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Melbourne to Inala, including transfers.
Melbourne to Inala bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Melbourne to Inala train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Inala is to bus which takes 26h 3m and costs $240 - $500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $490 and takes 26h 55m.
What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Inala, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Inala station, platform A via Central Station, Brisbane, and Queen Street station, 1a in around 26h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southern Cross to Serviceton Ave at Inala Ave, stop 79 via Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street busway, platform 2, and Cultural Centre station, platform 2 in around 26h 55m.
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–340
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–410
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–410
Train from International Airport Station to South Brisbane station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $19–26
- Website
- Translink
Train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to South Brisbane station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Cultural Centre station, platform 2 to Serviceton Ave at Inala Ave, stop 79
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
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Booking & Getting There
Melbourne to Inala bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Central Station.
Inala is 1h behind Melbourne. It is currently 4:14 PM in Melbourne and 3:14 PM in Inala.
Melbourne to Inala train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Inala is 1627 km. It takes approximately 18h 14m to drive from Melbourne to Inala.
There are 2597+ hotels available in Inala.


