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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Lowood is to fly and train and line 529 bus which costs $120 - $470 and takes 8h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Lowood is to fly and train which takes 6h 58m and costs $160 - $350.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Lowood?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Lowood station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Railway St at Station Street via Central Station, Brisbane Airport Domestic and Ipswich station, stop C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 4m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Lowood?

The distance between Melbourne and Lowood is 1486 km. The road distance is 1588.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Lowood without a car is to train which takes 28h 50m and costs $130 - $650.

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

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Melbourne to Lowood, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Lowood bus from?

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

Train or bus from Melbourne to Lowood?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Lowood is to train which takes 28h 50m and costs $130 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $260 - $550 and takes 34h 4m.

Where does the Melbourne to Lowood bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Lowood?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Lowood is 1588 km. It takes approximately 17h 58m to drive from Melbourne to Lowood.

Where can I stay near Lowood?

There are 26+ hotels available in Lowood.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Melbourne to Lowood by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), 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 Brisbane Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MEL - BNE
2. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 3 to Ipswich station, platform 1train
6h 58m
$167–344
Fly Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport, train, line 529 bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane MEL - OOL
2. Take the train from Robina station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Ipswich station, platform 1train
4. Take the bus from Ipswich station, stop C to Railway St at Station Streetbus
8h 42m
$128–462
Train
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
28h 50m
$139–644
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbane Domestic Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Brisbane Airport Domestic to Ipswichbus
34h 4m
$265–537
Drive 1,588.3 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Lowoodcar 1,588.3 km
17h 58m
$280–404
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 Eagle Junction station, platform 3 to Ipswich station, platform 1train
7h 34m
$157–454
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 Robina station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain
9h 18m
$133–632
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 Ipswich station, platform 1train
10h 7m
$142–362
Bus via Campbellfield
1. Take the bus from Campbellfield to Central Stationbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Pm12
34h 31m
$228–441

Melbourne to Lowood by train and bus

13Weekly Services

28h 50mAverage Duration

$139Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,485.7 km
Duration: 6h 58m

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

You can take a train from Southern Cross to Railway St at Station Street via Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Ipswich station, platform 1, and Ipswich station, stop C in around 28h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Railway St at Station Street via Central Station, Brisbane Domestic Airport, Brisbane Airport Domestic, and Ipswich station, stop C in around 34h 4m.

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