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 $130 - $400 and takes 8h 37m.

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 59m and costs $170 - $370.

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 and arriving at Railway St at Station Street via Central Station and Ipswich station, stop C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Lowood?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Lowood station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Ipswich station, platform 1 via Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 51m.

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 bus via Brisbane which takes 28h 2m and costs $220 - $600.

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

It takes approximately 6h 59m 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 Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Lowood train from?

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

Train or bus from Melbourne to Lowood?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Lowood is to bus via Brisbane which takes 28h 2m and costs $220 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $650 and takes 28h 51m.

Where does the Melbourne to Lowood bus arrive?

Melbourne to Lowood bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Central Station.

Where does the Melbourne to Lowood train arrive?

Melbourne to Lowood train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, 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 28+ hotels available in Lowood.

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

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

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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 59m
$177–364
Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain
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 Central station, platform 3train
10h 5m
$118–621
Bus via Brisbane
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
28h 2m
$227–586
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 51m
$139–644
Drive 1,588.3 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Lowoodcar 1,588.3 km
17h 58m
$289–418
Fly Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport, train, line 529 bus
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 Central station, platform 3train
3. Take the train from Central station, platform 5 to Ipswich station, platform 1train
4. Take the bus from Ipswich station, stop C to Railway St at Station Streetbus
8h 37m
$132–392
Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain
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
8h 27m
$143–483
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
9h 59m
$162–462
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Pm12
33h 19m
$242–386

Melbourne to Lowood by bus, foot, and train

14Weekly Services

28h 2mAverage Duration

$227Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,485.7 km
Duration: 6h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Railway St at Station Street via Central Station, Brisbane, Central station, platform 5, Ipswich station, platform 1, and Ipswich station, stop C in around 28h 2m. Alternatively, 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 51m.

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