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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Pimpama is to fly and train which costs $120 - $410 and takes 4h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Pimpama is to fly and train which takes 4h 48m and costs $120 - $410.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Pimpama?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Pimpama station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Pimpama station, platform 1 via Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 14m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Pimpama?

The distance between Melbourne and Pimpama is 1402 km. The road distance is 1657.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Pimpama without a car is to bus via Surfers Paradise which takes 26h 1m and costs $210 - $600.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Melbourne to Pimpama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Pimpama train from?

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

Train or bus from Melbourne to Pimpama?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Pimpama is to bus via Surfers Paradise which takes 26h 1m and costs $210 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $500 and takes 27h 14m.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Pimpama?

Pimpama is 1h behind Melbourne. It is currently 7:33 PM in Melbourne and 6:33 PM in Pimpama.

Where does the Melbourne to Pimpama train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Pimpama?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Pimpama is 1657 km. It takes approximately 18h 48m to drive from Melbourne to Pimpama.

Where can I stay near Pimpama?

There are 1308+ hotels available in Pimpama.

Melbourne to Pimpama - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Pimpama by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane MEL - OOL
2. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Pimpama station, platform 2train
4h 48m
$120–410
Bus via Surfers Paradise
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus Brisbane
26h 1m
$217–562
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 Pimpama station, platform 1train
27h 14m
$138–494
Drive 1,657.4 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Pimpamacar 1,657.4 km
18h 48m
$315–455
Fly Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MEL - BNE
2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Pimpama station, platform 1train
5h 11m
$167–335
Bus to Avalon Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport
1. Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminalbus
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane AVV - OOL
5h 29m
$160–470
Bus to Avalon Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminalbus
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane AVV - BNE
3. Take the train from International Airport Station to Pimpama station, platform 1train
6h 2m
$187–465
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Beenleighbus Pm12
29h 40m

Melbourne to Pimpama by bus, tram, and train

14Weekly Services

26h 1mAverage Duration

$217Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,402 km
Duration: 4h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Pimpama station, platform 2 via Central Station, Surfers Paradise, Cavill Avenue station, platform 1, Helensvale station, platform 4, and Helensvale station, platform 2 in around 26h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southern Cross to Pimpama station, platform 1 via Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 27h 14m.

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