What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Main Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Main Beach is to fly which costs $120 - $410 and takes 4h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Main Beach?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Main Beach is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $120 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Main Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Main Beach. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Main Beach Pde at Main Beach Tourist Park via Central Station and Remembrance Dr at Bruce Bishop Car Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Main Beach?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Main Beach station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Main Beach station, platform 2 via Central Station, Roma Street and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 55m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Main Beach?

The distance between Melbourne and Main Beach is 1374 km. The road distance is 1670 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Main Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Main Beach without a car is to bus which takes 25h 34m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Main Beach?

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Melbourne to Main Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Main Beach bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Main Beach train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Melbourne to Main Beach?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Main Beach is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $120 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 25h 34m, you could also train, which costs $130 - $500 and takes 27h 55m.

Where does the Melbourne to Main Beach bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Main Beach?

Main Beach is 1h behind Melbourne. It is currently 3:52 AM in Melbourne and 2:52 AM in Main Beach.

Where does the Melbourne to Main Beach train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Main Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Main Beach is 1670 km. It takes approximately 17h 38m to drive from Melbourne to Main Beach.

Where can I stay near Main Beach?

There are 2611+ hotels available in Main Beach.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Main Beach by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, 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 Gold Coast Airport
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)MEL - OOL
4h 31m
$120–410
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Station
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers ParadiseBrisbane
25h 34m
Train
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Station622 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Station31
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1
27h 55m
$139–495
Drive 1,670 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Main Beach1,670 km
17h 38m
$317–458
Bus to Avalon Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport
1. Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)AVV - OOL
5h 12m
$180–440
Fly Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)MEL - BNE
2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1
5h 53m
$169–347
Bus to Avalon Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)AVV - BNE
3. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1
6h 44m
$199–467
Bus via Cabramatta
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to LiverpoolSydney
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers ParadisePm12
28h 50m
$210–278

Melbourne to Main Beach by train and tram

14Weekly Services

27h 55mAverage Duration

$139Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,373.9 km
Duration: 4h 31m

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

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Main Beach Pde at Main Beach Tourist Park via Central Station, Surfers Paradise, and Remembrance Dr at Bruce Bishop Car Park in around 25h 34m.

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