There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Urangan by plane, night train, 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.
Recommended option
Fly • 5h 27m
Cheapest option
Bus • 39h 55m
2 alternative options
Night train, train, bus • 34h 41m
Drive • 21h 30m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Urangan is to drive which costs $230 - $340 and takes 21h 30m.
The quickest way to get from Melbourne to Urangan is to fly which costs $310 - $900 and takes 5h 27m.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Urangan. However, there are services departing from Melbourne and arriving at Pier Street at Hibiscus Street via Sydney, Brisbane and Central Ave at Stockland Hervey Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 55m.
The distance between Melbourne and Urangan is 1582 km. The road distance is 1855.9 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Urangan without a car is to night train and train and bus which takes 34h 41m and costs $210 - $500.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Melbourne to Urangan, including transfers.
Melbourne to Urangan bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Melbourne station.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Urangan is to fly which takes 5h 27m and costs $310 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $480 and takes 39h 55m.
There is no direct flight from Melbourne Airport to Hervey Bay Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 55m and has one stopover.
Melbourne to Urangan bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Hervey Bay station.

- Distance: 1581.8 km
- Duration: 5h 27m
What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Urangan, QLD, Australia?
Qantas, Jetstar and two other airlines fly from Melbourne to Urangan hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melbourne to Urangan via Sydney, Brisbane, and Central Ave at Stockland Hervey Bay in around 39h 55m.

- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne to Hervey Bay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380 - $1,200
Flights from Melbourne to Hervey Bay via Canberra, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380 - $1,200
Flights from Melbourne to Hervey Bay via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $380 - $1,200
Flights from Melbourne to Hervey Bay via Newcastle, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $380 - $1,200
Flights from Melbourne to Hervey Bay via Adelaide, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $380 - $1,200
Flights from Melbourne to Hervey Bay via Gold Coast, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210 - $700
Flights from Melbourne to Hervey Bay via Hamilton Island, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $380 - $1,200

- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Melbourne to Hervey Bay via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120 - $460
Flights from Melbourne to Hervey Bay via Gold Coast, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210 - $700

- Phone
- 132 232
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Night train from Southern Cross to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75 - $250
- Website
- XPT
- Economy
- $75 - $100
- First
- $100 - $140
- Sleeper
- $210 - $250

- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95 - $140
- Website
- NSW TrainLink Train
- Economy
- $95 - $140
- First Class
- $130 - $200

Greyhound Australia is the country’s only long-distance bus operator running services in all states and territories. Greyhound Australia has been operating for 110 years and is the leading bus company in Australia. The extensive network now covers most of the Australian mainland, although service is limited in Western Australia with just a single route to Broome. Buses are equipped for long journeys, with free WiFi, air-conditioning, full disability access, USB chargers, reclining seats and an onboard bathroom.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Brisbane to Hervey Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60 - $110
- Book at
- Greyhound.com.au
- Early Bird
- $60 - $90
- Advantage
- $70 - $100
- Premium
- $75 - $110
Bus from Melbourne to Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130 - $250
- Book at
- Greyhound.com.au
- Early Bird
- $130 - $200
- Advantage
- $150 - $230
- Premium
- $170 - $250

- Phone
- +61244235233 (call 13 34 10 within Australia)
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Brisbane to Hervey Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40 - $65
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Sydney to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85 - $120
- Website
- Premier Motor Service

- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Melbourne to Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60 - $65
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Urangan is 1856 km. It takes approximately 21h 30m to drive from Melbourne to Urangan.
Jetstar and Qantas offer flights from Melbourne Airport to Hervey Bay Airport.
There are 70+ hotels available in Urangan. Prices start at $150 AUD per night.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Melbourne Airport is to bus which takes 30 min and costs $18.