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 $110 - $400 and takes 9h 3m.

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 7h 8m and costs $140 - $320.

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 1586.7 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 58m and costs $130 - $700.

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

It takes approximately 7h 8m 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 58m and costs $130 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 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.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Lowood?

Lowood is 1h behind Melbourne. It is currently 3:58 PM in Melbourne and 2:58 PM in Lowood.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Lowood?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Lowood is 1587 km. It takes approximately 17h 57m to drive from Melbourne to Lowood.

Where can I stay near Lowood?

There are 23+ hotels available in Lowood.

Melbourne to Lowood - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 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 Bowen Hills station, platform 3 to Ipswich station, platform 1train
7h 8m
$147–315
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 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
9h 3m
$117–392
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 58m
$139–654
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
Drive 1,586.7 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Lowoodcar 1,586.7 km
17h 57m
$287–415
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 Bowen Hills station, platform 3 to Ipswich station, platform 1train
7h 59m
$167–435
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 Central station, platform 3train
9h 44m
$142–422
Bus via Campbellfield
1. Take the bus from Campbellfield to Central Stationbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Pm12
34h 38m
$228–450

Melbourne to Lowood by train and bus

13Weekly Services

28h 58mAverage Duration

$139Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,485.7 km
Duration: 7h 8m

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 58m. 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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