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How to get fromMelbourne to Pagetby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Melbourne to Paget by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Melbourne Airport to Mackay

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane MEL - MKY
    6h 9m
    $328–468

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus bus
    2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain train
    40h 12m
    $247–3,923

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Sarinabus bus
    2d
    $394–729

  4. Drive  2,280.1 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Pagetcar car 2,280.1 km
    25h 40m
    $418–603

  5. Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Mackay

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane AVV - MKY
    8h 42m
    $292–812

  6. Fly Melbourne Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane MEL - PPP
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Mackaytrain train
    7h 9m
    $339–1,298

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain train
    40h 31m
    $267–4,087

Melbourne to Paget by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration40h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$247Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,901.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 9m

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

Virgin Australia, Qantas, and Jetstar fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Mackay (MKY) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Farrellys Rd at Caterpillar Drive via Central Station, Brisbane, Sarina, and Broad St at Johnston Street in around 2d.

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