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

The cheapest way to get from Mooloolaba to Melbourne is to bus which costs $190 - $250 and takes 30h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mooloolaba to Melbourne is to fly which takes 5h 25m and costs $140 - $370.

Is there a direct bus between Mooloolaba and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Mooloolaba to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Mooloolaba and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Roma Street Station, Stand F, Strathfield Station, Albert Rd, Stand E and Liverpool. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 37m.

How far is it from Mooloolaba to Melbourne?

The distance between Mooloolaba and Melbourne is 1488 km. The road distance is 1722.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Mooloolaba to Melbourne without a car is to bus and train which takes 28h 50m and costs $160 - $550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Mooloolaba to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mooloolaba to Melbourne bus from?

Mooloolaba to Melbourne bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Mooloolaba station.

Train, bus or fly from Mooloolaba to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Mooloolaba to Melbourne is to fly which takes 5h 25m and costs $140 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $250 and takes 30h 37m, you could also train, which costs $2,600 - $3,700 and takes 2 days 6h.

Where does the Mooloolaba to Melbourne bus arrive?

Mooloolaba to Melbourne bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.

Can I drive from Mooloolaba to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Mooloolaba to Melbourne is 1723 km. It takes approximately 19h 41m to drive from Mooloolaba to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5317+ hotels available in Melbourne.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Mooloolaba to Melbourne by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), 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.

Fly Sunshine Coast Airport to Melbourne Airport
best
1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane MCY - MEL
5h 25m
$140–370
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbanebus
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
3. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
28h 50m
$161–540
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbanebus
2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand Abus
3. Take the bus from Liverpool to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus
30h 37m
$190–241
Drive 1,722.6 km
1. Drive from Mooloolaba to Melbournecar 1,722.6 km
19h 41m
$304–440
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane BNE - MEL
7h 3m
$166–354
Bus, bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbanebus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Gold Coast Airportbus
3. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane OOL - MEL
7h 55m
$199–418
Fly Sunshine Coast Airport to Avalon Airport, train
1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane MCY - AVV
2. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
8h 53m
$186–720
Train
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 5train Naip / ...
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
2d 6h
$2,602–3,702

Mooloolaba to Melbourne by bus and train

13Weekly Services

28h 50mAverage Duration

$161Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,488.3 km
Duration: 5h 25m

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

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mooloolaba to Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Brisbane, Roma Street Station, Stand F, Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A, Strathfield Station, Albert Rd, Stand E, Liverpool Station, Stand A, and Liverpool in around 30h 37m.

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