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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Stanthorpe is to bus via Armidale which costs $140 - $200 and takes 26h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Stanthorpe is to fly and bus which takes 8h 34m and costs $200 - $470.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Stanthorpe?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Stanthorpe. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at St Joseph's School, Corundum St via Liverpool Station, Stand G, Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand D, Armidale Station, Coach Stop and St Josephs Primary School, Scott St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 44m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Stanthorpe?

The distance between Melbourne and Stanthorpe is 1635 km. The road distance is 1441.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Stanthorpe without a car is to train and bus which takes 25h 44m and costs $130 - $370.

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

It takes approximately 8h 34m to get from Melbourne to Stanthorpe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Stanthorpe bus from?

Melbourne to Stanthorpe bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Where does the Melbourne to Stanthorpe bus arrive?

Melbourne to Stanthorpe bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Liverpool station.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Stanthorpe?

Stanthorpe is 1h behind Melbourne. It is currently 6:35 AM in Melbourne and 5:35 AM in Stanthorpe.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Stanthorpe?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Stanthorpe is 1441 km. It takes approximately 16h 19m to drive from Melbourne to Stanthorpe.

Where can I stay near Stanthorpe?

There are 92+ hotels available in Stanthorpe.

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

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

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Fly Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MEL - BNE
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Stanthorpebus
8h 34m
$205–463
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Armidale Stationtrain 223
3. Take the bus from Armidale Station, Coach Stop to Manners St After Rouse Stbus 327
4. Take the bus from Tenterfield High School, High St to St Joseph's School, Corundum Stbus
25h 44m
$130–365
Bus via Armidale
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus
2. Take the bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand D to Armidale Station, Coach Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Armidale Station, Coach Stop to Manners St After Rouse Stbus 327
4. Take the bus from St Josephs Primary School, Scott St to St Joseph's School, Corundum Stbus
26h 44m
$149–198
Drive 1,441.1 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Stanthorpecar 1,441.1 km
16h 19m
$261–377
Bus to Avalon Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, bus
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 bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Stanthorpebus
9h 25m
$215–593
Fly Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport, train, bus
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 Roma Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Stanthorpebus
10h 22m
$170–540
Bus to Avalon Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport, train, bus
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
3. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain
4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Stanthorpebus
11h 3m
$210–590
Bus
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 bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Stanthorpebus
30h 44m

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) flights

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2h 12mAverage Duration

$113Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,635.2 km
Duration: 8h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to St Joseph's School, Corundum St via Liverpool, Liverpool Station, Stand G, Strathfield Station, Albert Rd, Stand E, Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand D, Armidale Station, Coach Stop, Manners St After Rouse St, and St Josephs Primary School, Scott St in around 26h 44m.

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