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

The cheapest way to get from Mooloolaba to Melbourne is to fly which costs $140 - $490 and takes 5h.

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 and costs $140 - $490.

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 57m.

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 Sydney which takes 29h 24m and costs $130 - $850.

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

It takes approximately 5h 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 and costs $140 - $490. Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $130 - $850 and takes 29h 24m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 31h 57m.

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 1:38 PM in Mooloolaba and 2:38 PM 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 5226+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Mooloolaba to Melbourne - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 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
5h
$140–490
Train via Sydney
cheapest
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Roma Street
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Station32
3. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Cross623 / ...
29h 24m
$136–810
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 57m
Drive 1,723 km
1. Drive from Mooloolaba to Melbourne1,723 km
19h 37m
$331–478
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 1
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)BNE - MEL
6h 32m
$166–354
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 49m
$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

13Weekly Services

29h 24mAverage Duration

$136Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,488.3 km
Duration: 5h

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 Central Station in around 29h 24m.

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