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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Wacol is to bus via Manburgh Tce at Darra station, stop B which costs $120 - $190 and takes 28h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Wacol is to fly and train which takes 4h 54m and costs $160 - $360.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Wacol?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Wacol station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Wacol station, platform 1 via Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 46m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Wacol?

The distance between Melbourne and Wacol is 1433 km. The road distance is 1621.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Wacol without a car is to train which takes 26h 46m and costs $130 - $500.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Melbourne to Wacol, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Wacol train from?

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

Train or bus from Melbourne to Wacol?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Wacol is to train which takes 26h 46m and costs $130 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $250 - $500 and takes 27h 42m.

Where does the Melbourne to Wacol train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Wacol?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Wacol is 1622 km. It takes approximately 18h 11m to drive from Melbourne to Wacol.

Where can I stay near Wacol?

There are 2357+ hotels available in Wacol.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Wacol 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 Brisbane Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MEL - BNE
2. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 3 to Wacol station, platform 1train
4h 54m
$166–353
Fly Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane MEL - OOL
2. Take the train from Robina station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain
6h 37m
$127–322
Train
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
26h 46m
$138–494
Bus
1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-3 / ...
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
27h 42m
$251–494
Drive 1,621.8 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Wacolcar 1,621.8 km
18h 11m
$288–415
Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane AVV - BNE
6h 22m
$142–452
Fly Melbourne Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane MEL - MCY
2. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Wacol station, platform 1train
7h 58m
$141–371
Bus via Manburgh Tce at Darra station, stop B
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus 6408 / ...
2. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus 3101 / ...
28h 44m
$129–184

Melbourne to Wacol by train

13Weekly Trains

26h 46mAverage Duration

$138Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,433.1 km
Duration: 4h 54m

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

You can take a train from Southern Cross to Wacol station, platform 1 via Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 26h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melbourne to Wacol station, platform 1 via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Brisbane, and Central station, platform 5 in around 27h 42m.

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