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 $110 - $180 and takes 27h 29m.

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 30m and costs $200 - $490.

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 via Tenterfield which takes 25h 35m and costs $130 - $370.

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

It takes approximately 8h 30m 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 NSW TrainLink, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St station.

Where does the Melbourne to Stanthorpe bus arrive?

Melbourne to Stanthorpe bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.

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 94+ hotels available in Stanthorpe.

Melbourne to Stanthorpe - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

Q: 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, Spencer St and arriving at St Joseph's School, Corundum St via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Armidale Station, Coach Stop and St Joseph's Primary School, Douglas St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 29m.

There are 10 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 30m
$205–483
Bus via Armidale
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus
2. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 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 Joseph's Primary School, Douglas St to St Joseph's School, Corundum Stbus
27h 29m
$118–179
Train, bus via Tenterfield
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 St Joseph's Primary School, Douglas St to St Joseph's School, Corundum Stbus
25h 35m
$133–365
Drive 1,441.1 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Stanthorpecar 1,441.1 km
16h 19m
$257–371
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 6m
$205–613
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 2m
$175–470
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
10h 38m
$180–620
Fly Melbourne Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane MEL - MCY
2. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Stanthorpebus
11h 30m
$191–790
Train, bus
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
$133–365
Bus
1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Stanthorpebus
31h 19m
$299–635

Melbourne to Stanthorpe by train, bus, and foot

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25h 35mAverage Duration

$133Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,635.2 km
Duration: 8h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to St Joseph's School, Corundum St via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Armidale Station, Coach Stop, Manners St After Rouse St, and St Joseph's Primary School, Douglas St in around 27h 29m.

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