There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Mooloolaba by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus
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Fly to Sunshine Coast Airport
best- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane MEL - MCY
4h 41m$200–500Train
cheapest- Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Landsborough station, platform 1train
28h 45m$169–798Bus
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mooloolababus
27h 54m$267–537Drive 1,721.8 km
- Drive from Melbourne to Mooloolabacar 1,721.8 km
19h 43m$311–449Fly to Brisbane Airport, train
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MEL - BNE
- Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
6h 27m$179–366Bus, train
- Take the bus from Campbellfield to Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
- Take the train from Roma Street to Landsborough station, platform 1train
34h 24m$207–589
Melbourne to Mooloolaba by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Mooloolaba is to bus and train which costs $200 - $600 and takes 34h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Mooloolaba is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $200 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Mooloolaba. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Mooloolaba via Central Station and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Mooloolaba station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Landsborough station, platform 1 via Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 45m.
The distance between Melbourne and Mooloolaba is 1488 km. The road distance is 1721.8 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Mooloolaba without a car is to bus which takes 27h 54m and costs $260 - $550.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Melbourne to Mooloolaba, including transfers.
Melbourne to Mooloolaba bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Melbourne to Mooloolaba train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Mooloolaba is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $200 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $260 - $550 and takes 27h 54m, you could also train, which costs $160 - $800 and takes 28h 45m.
What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Mooloolaba, QLD, Australia?
Virgin Australia, Jetstar, and Qantas fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Mooloolaba via Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Roma Street in around 27h 54m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–1,000
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,000
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–320
- 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 Mooloolaba bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Central Station.
Melbourne to Mooloolaba train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Mooloolaba is 1722 km. It takes approximately 19h 43m to drive from Melbourne to Mooloolaba.
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