There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Oakey by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport
best- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB)plane MEL - WTB
5h 38m$433–1,218Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Oakeybus
29h 28m$197–547Bus
- 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 to Oakeybus
28h 43m$276–553Drive 1,518 km
- Drive from Melbourne to Oakeycar 1,518 km
16h 54m$276–399Fly to Brisbane Airport, bus
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MEL - BNE
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Oakeybus
7h 39m$217–454Bus, train
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
- Take the train from Roma Street to Oakeytrain
36h 45m$228–1,025
Melbourne to Oakey by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Oakey is to bus and train which costs $220 - $1,100 and takes 36h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Oakey is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $430 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Oakey. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Oakey via Central Station, King George Square, 1c and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 43m.
The distance between Melbourne and Oakey is 1340 km. The road distance is 1518 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Oakey without a car is to bus which takes 28h 43m and costs $270 - $600.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Melbourne to Oakey, including transfers.
Melbourne to Oakey bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Oakey is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $430 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $270 - $600 and takes 28h 43m.
Melbourne to Oakey bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Central Station.
Oakey is 1h behind Melbourne. It is currently 1:00 PM in Melbourne and 12:00 PM in Oakey.
What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Oakey, QLD, Australia?
Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Regional Express fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Oakey via Central Station, Brisbane, King George Square, 1c, Roma Street busway, platform 1, and Brisbane in around 28h 43m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $330–1,100
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–420
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–340
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–340
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport via Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,300
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Southern Cross to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 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
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Roma Street to Oakey
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–717
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $30–55
- AChoice
- $35–50
- Gold Class
- $572
- Heritage Class
- $717
- 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
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- sales@greyhound.com.au
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–320
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $130–200
- Flexible
- $170–320
Bus from Brisbane to Oakey
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–57
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $35–55
- Flexible
- $52–57
Bus from Brisbane to Oakey
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–57
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $35–55
- Flexible
- $52–57
Bus from Brisbane to Oakey
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–57
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $35–55
- Flexible
- $52–57
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- enquiries@murrays.com.au
- Website
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Brisbane to Oakey
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Brisbane to Oakey
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Brisbane to Oakey
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- enquiries@fireflyexpress.com.au
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpool
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $63–66
- Website
- Firefly Express
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–200
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Oakey is 1518 km. It takes approximately 16h 54m to drive from Melbourne to Oakey.
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