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How to get fromMelbourne to Marcoolaby plane, train, bus, taxi or 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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  1. Fly to Sunshine Coast Airport

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)planeMEL - MCY
    4h 15m
    $139–459
  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Nambour station, platform 2train
    28h 38m
    $188–943
  3. 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
    29h 8m
  4. Drive 1,732.8 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Marcoolacar1,732.8 km
    19h 54m
    $328–474
  5. Fly to Brisbane Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)planeMEL - BNE
    2. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 2 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
    7h 23m
    $168–345
  6. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Casino Stationtrain33 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Casino Station, Coach Bay to Beenleigh Station, Stand Bbus175
    4. Take the train from Beenleigh station, platform 2 to Rothwell station, platform 2train
    5. Take the taxi from Rothwell station, platform 2 to Marcoolataxi
    31h 10m
    $342–741
  7. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Beenleighbus
    3. Take the train from Beenleigh station, platform 2 to Rothwell station, platform 2train
    4. Take the taxi from Rothwell station, platform 2 to Marcoolataxi
    33h 16m
    $420–518

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

Calendar95Weekly Planes
Duration3hAverage Duration
Ticket$111Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) hourly. 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 38m.

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