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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Innisfail is to fly and shuttle which costs $230 - $650 and takes 8h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Innisfail is to fly and shuttle which takes 8h 4m and costs $230 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Innisfail?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Innisfail. However, there are services departing from Melbourne and arriving at Innisfail via Central Station and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Innisfail?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Innisfail. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Innisfail via Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.

How far is it from Melbourne to Innisfail?

The distance between Melbourne and Innisfail is 2433 km. The road distance is 2693 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Innisfail without a car is to train which takes 2 days 2h and costs $290 - $6,500.

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

It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Melbourne to Innisfail, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Innisfail bus from?

Melbourne to Innisfail bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Melbourne station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Innisfail train from?

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

Train or bus from Melbourne to Innisfail?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Innisfail is to train which takes 2 days 2h and costs $290 - $6,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $470 - $850 and takes 2 days 7h.

Where does the Melbourne to Innisfail bus arrive?

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

Where does the Melbourne to Innisfail train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Innisfail?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Innisfail is 2693 km. It takes approximately 31h 25m to drive from Melbourne to Innisfail.

How do I get a train ticket from Melbourne to Innisfail?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Melbourne to Innisfail?

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Where can I stay near Innisfail?

There are 19+ hotels available in Innisfail.

Melbourne to Innisfail - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Innisfail by plane, shuttle, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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Fly to Cairns, shuttle
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1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cairns (CNS)plane MEL - CNS
2. Take a shuttle bus from Cairns Airport to Innisfailshuttle
8h 4m
$230–640
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 Innisfailtrain
2d 2h
$297–6,493
Bus
1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Innisfailbus
2d 7h
$472–816
Drive 2,693 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Innisfailcar 2,693 km
31h 25m
$489–706
Fly to Townsville Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane MEL - TSV
2. Take the train from Townsville to Innisfailtrain
11h 24m
$245–1,450
Bus via Cabramatta
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus
2. Take the bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus
3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Innisfailbus
2d 8h
$374–501

Melbourne to Innisfail by train

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Distance: 2,433.4 km
Duration: 8h 4m

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

You can take a train from Southern Cross to Innisfail via Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 2d 2h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melbourne to Innisfail via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Roma Street in around 2d 7h.

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