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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Marcoola is to fly which costs $170 - $430 and takes 4h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Marcoola is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs $170 - $430.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Marcoola?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Marcoola station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Nambour station, platform 2 via Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 41m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Marcoola?

The distance between Melbourne and Marcoola is 1479 km. The road distance is 1731.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Marcoola without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 27h 38m and costs $390 - $800.

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Melbourne to Marcoola, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Marcoola train from?

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

Train or fly from Melbourne to Marcoola?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Marcoola is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs $170 - $430. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $950 and takes 28h 41m.

Where does the Melbourne to Marcoola train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Marcoola?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Marcoola is 1732 km. It takes approximately 19h 56m to drive from Melbourne to Marcoola.

Where can I stay near Marcoola?

There are 2467+ hotels available in Marcoola.

Melbourne to Marcoola - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Melbourne to Marcoola by plane, train, bus, taxi, or car

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Fly to Sunshine Coast Airport
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane MEL - MCY
4h 20m
$179–429
Fly to Brisbane Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MEL - BNE
2. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
7h 27m
$178–365
Train, bus, taxi
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
3. Take the taxi from Rothwell station, platform 2 to Marcoolataxi
27h 38m
$399–785
Train
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Nambour station, platform 2train
28h 41m
$188–943
Drive 1,731.9 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Marcoolacar 1,731.9 km
19h 56m
$307–444
Bus, taxi via Cabramatta
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
3. Take the taxi from Rothwell station, platform 2 to Marcoolataxi
27h 51m
$431–649
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
3. Take the taxi from North Lakes station, platform 2 to Marcoolataxi
28h 8m
$438–730

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) flights

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Distance: 1,479.1 km
Duration: 4h 20m

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

Virgin Australia, Jetstar, and Qantas fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southern Cross to Marcoola via Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, and Nambour station, platform 2 in around 28h 41m.

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