What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Varsity Lakes?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Varsity Lakes is to fly which costs $120 - $350 and takes 4h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Varsity Lakes?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Varsity Lakes is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs $120 - $350.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Varsity Lakes?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Varsity Lakes. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Christine Ave at Regensberg Close via Central Station and Gold Coast Hwy at Burleigh Heads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Varsity Lakes?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Varsity Lakes station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 via Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 47m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Varsity Lakes?

The distance between Melbourne and Varsity Lakes is 1368 km. The road distance is 1662.1 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Varsity Lakes without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Varsity Lakes without a car is to bus via Cavill Avenue station, platform 2 which takes 25h 58m and costs $220 - $600.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Varsity Lakes?

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Melbourne to Varsity Lakes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Varsity Lakes bus from?

Melbourne to Varsity Lakes bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Varsity Lakes train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Melbourne to Varsity Lakes?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Varsity Lakes is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs $120 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus via Cavill Avenue station, platform 2, which costs $220 - $600 and takes 25h 58m, you could also train, which costs $130 - $500 and takes 27h 47m.

Where does the Melbourne to Varsity Lakes bus arrive?

Melbourne to Varsity Lakes bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Central Station.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Varsity Lakes?

Varsity Lakes is 1h behind Melbourne. It is currently 9:07 PM in Melbourne and 8:07 PM in Varsity Lakes.

Where does the Melbourne to Varsity Lakes train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Varsity Lakes?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Varsity Lakes is 1662 km. It takes approximately 17h 35m to drive from Melbourne to Varsity Lakes.

Where can I stay near Varsity Lakes?

There are 2659+ hotels available in Varsity Lakes.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Varsity Lakes by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, 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
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane MEL - OOL
4h 32m
$124–349
Bus via Cavill Avenue station, platform 2
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus Brisbane
25h 58m
$227–566
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 Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
27h 47m
$138–494
Drive 1,662.1 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Varsity Lakescar 1,662.1 km
17h 35m
$300–433
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 13m
$124–359
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 Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
5h 50m
$159–327
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 Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
6h 36m
$169–457
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Burleigh Headsbus Pm12
28h 43m
$170–359

Melbourne to Varsity Lakes by bus and tram

14Weekly Services

25h 58mAverage Duration

$227Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,368.2 km
Duration: 4h 32m

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

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Varsity Pde at Lakefront Crescent via Central Station, Surfers Paradise, Cavill Avenue station, platform 2, Broadbeach South station, and Broadbeach South station, stop D in around 25h 58m.

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