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

The cheapest way to get from Mooloolaba to Melbourne is to train and fly which costs $120 - $390 and takes 8h 31m.

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 4h 58m and costs $140 - $500.

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/Spencer St via Roma Street busway, platform 2, Brisbane and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 56m.

How far is it from Mooloolaba to Melbourne?

The distance between Mooloolaba and Melbourne is 1488 km. The road distance is 1723 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 train via Greenacre which takes 28h 58m and costs $130 - $850.

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m 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 4h 58m and costs $140 - $500. Alternatively, you can train via Greenacre, which costs $130 - $850 and takes 28h 58m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 31h 56m.

Where does the Mooloolaba to Melbourne bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Mooloolaba and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 1h ahead of Mooloolaba. It is currently 5:25 AM in Mooloolaba and 6:25 AM in Melbourne.

Can I drive from Mooloolaba to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Mooloolaba to Melbourne is 1723 km. It takes approximately 19h 37m to drive from Mooloolaba to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5062+ 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, 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 Sunshine Coast Airport to Melbourne Airport
best
1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)MCY - MEL
4h 58m
$140–500
Train, train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3
2. Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2
3. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)OOL - MEL
8h 31m
$122–382
Train via Greenacre
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Roma Street
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Strathfield Station32
3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Southern Cross621 / ...
28h 58m
$132–810
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbane
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Station
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
31h 56m
Drive 1,723 km
1. Drive from Mooloolaba to Melbourne1,723 km
19h 37m
$335–484
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)BNE - MEL
6h 25m
$166–344
Fly Sunshine Coast Airport to Avalon Airport, bus
1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Avalon Airport (AVV)MCY - AVV
2. Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminal
8h 47m
$300–570
Train
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 5Naip / ...
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Cross
2d 6h
$3,302–4,502

Mooloolaba to Melbourne by bus and train

8Weekly Services

28h 58mAverage Duration

$132Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,488.3 km
Duration: 4h 58m

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, River Esplanade to Southern Cross via Landsborough station, stop A, Landsborough station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Strathfield Station in around 28h 58m.

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