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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Laidley is to bus which costs $140 - $230 and takes 31h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Laidley is to fly and train which takes 6h 57m and costs $150 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Laidley?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Laidley. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St and arriving at William St at Laidley via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Brisbane and Gatton station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Laidley?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Laidley. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Laidley via Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 55m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Laidley?

The distance between Melbourne and Laidley is 1495 km. The road distance is 1569.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Laidley without a car is to train which takes 28h 55m and costs $140 - $850.

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

It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Melbourne to Laidley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Laidley bus from?

Melbourne to Laidley bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Laidley train from?

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

Train or bus from Melbourne to Laidley?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Laidley is to train which takes 28h 55m and costs $140 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $230 and takes 31h 8m.

Where does the Melbourne to Laidley bus arrive?

Melbourne to Laidley bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Laidley?

Laidley is 1h behind Melbourne. It is currently 3:55 PM in Melbourne and 2:55 PM in Laidley.

Where does the Melbourne to Laidley train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Laidley?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Laidley is 1569 km. It takes approximately 17h 38m to drive from Melbourne to Laidley.

Where can I stay near Laidley?

There are 14+ hotels available in Laidley.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Melbourne to Laidley 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 Laidleytrain
6h 57m
$159–643
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 Laidleytrain
8h 33m
$124–730
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 Laidleytrain
28h 55m
$141–803
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 Laidleytrain
29h 7m
$229–900
Drive 1,569.3 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Laidleycar 1,569.3 km
17h 38m
$299–432
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 Laidleytrain
7h 48m
$179–783
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 Laidleytrain
9h 14m
$174–780
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 Laidleytrain
10h 3m
$144–681
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus
2. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus
3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Gattonbus
31h 8m
$149–223

Melbourne to Laidley by train

2Weekly Trains

28h 55mAverage Duration

$141Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,495.3 km
Duration: 6h 57m

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

You can take a train from Southern Cross to Laidley via Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 28h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to William St at Laidley via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Roma Street Station, Stand F, Brisbane, Gatton, and Gatton station in around 31h 8m.

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