There are 9 ways to get from Melbourne to M1 by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus
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Fly Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport
best- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MEL - BNE
5h 16m$159–339Fly Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane MEL - OOL
- Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 2train
6h 54m$141–401Bus
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
26h 29m$242–498Train
- Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
27h 5m$169–489Drive 1,650.5 km
- Drive from Melbourne to M1car 1,650.5 km
18h 37m$295–426Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain
- Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane AVV - BNE
6h 44m$143–483Fly Melbourne Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport, train
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane MEL - MCY
- Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Northgate station, platform 3train
7h 42m$203–493Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport, train
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain
- Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane AVV - OOL
- Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 2train
8h 22m$145–435Bus via Cabramatta
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus Sydney
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Pm12
31h 14m$198–275
Melbourne to M1 by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to M1 is to fly and train which costs $140 - $410 and takes 6h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to M1 is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $150 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to M1. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Silva St near Lamington Ave, stop 28 via Central Station and Adelaide Street Stop 24 near Edward St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to M1 station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Toombul station, platform 2 via Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 5m.
The distance between Melbourne and M1 is 1408 km. The road distance is 1650.5 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne to M1 without a car is to bus which takes 26h 29m and costs $240 - $500.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Melbourne to M1, including transfers.
Melbourne to M1 bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Melbourne to M1 train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.
The best way to get from Melbourne to M1 is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $150 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $500 and takes 26h 29m, you could also train, which costs $160 - $490 and takes 27h 5m.
What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and M1, QLD, Australia?
Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to M1 via Central Station, Brisbane, Adelaide Street Stop 24 near Edward St, and Silva St near Lamington Ave, stop 28 in around 26h 29m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–320
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–390
Flights from Avalon Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–470
Flights from Avalon Airport to Brisbane Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–470
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–950
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,000
Flights from Avalon Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–420
Flights from Avalon Airport to Gold Coast Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–420
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Southern Cross to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–240
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–140
- Sleeper
- $220–240
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–250
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $85–110
- First
- $120–140
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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More Questions & Answers
Melbourne to M1 bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Central Station.
Melbourne to M1 train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to M1 is 1651 km. It takes approximately 18h 37m to drive from Melbourne to M1.
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