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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Wacol is to bus via Cabramatta which costs $160 - $210 and takes 28h 45m.

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 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Wacol?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Wacol station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Richlands bus station, stop A via Liverpool Station, Stand G, Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A and Roma Street busway, platform 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 45m.

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 45m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Wacol?

The distance between Melbourne and Wacol is 1433 km. The road distance is 1620.2 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 45m 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 bus from?

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

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 45m and costs $130 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $470 and takes 27h 6m.

Where does the Melbourne to Wacol bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Wacol?

Wacol is 1h behind Melbourne. It is currently 3:17 PM in Melbourne and 2:17 PM in Wacol.

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 1620 km. It takes approximately 18h 11m to drive from Melbourne to Wacol.

Where can I stay near Wacol?

There are 2344+ hotels available in Wacol.

Melbourne to Wacol - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 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
$166–333
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 Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain
6h 24m
$126–351
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 45m
$138–494
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
27h 6m
$234–470
Drive 1,620.2 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Wacolcar 1,620.2 km
18h 11m
$299–432
Bus to Avalon Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport
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
5h 35m
$156–463
Bus to Avalon Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport, train
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
7h
$131–491
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
8h 8m
$141–361
Bus via Cabramatta
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus 3105
28h 45m
$162–202

Melbourne to Wacol by train

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26h 45mAverage Duration

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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 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Wacol station, platform 1 via Central Station, Brisbane, and Central station, platform 5 in around 27h 6m.

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