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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cardwell to Melbourne

Composite routes from Cardwell to Melbourne

Cheapest
31 h 15 min
Car
2627 km.
from $144
Other
9 h 52 min
Train, Plane
2175 km.
from $220.49
2 d 46 min
2174 km.
from $315.07
2 d 7 h 52 min
2175 km.
from $607.40
10 h 28 min
Train, Plane
2175 km.
from $417.66
13 h 48 min
Train, Plane
2175 km.
from $448.75
12 h 51 min
Train, Plane
2175 km.
from $309.54
3 d 1 h 21 min
2174 km.
from $5350.70
3 d 5 h 10 min
Bus, Train
2174 km.
from $2598.70

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Roma Street Station to Central
Ave. Duration:
14h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.87–$29.35

Firefly Express

Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
11h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.96–$51.09

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Cardwell Brasenose Street to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
26h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$141.30–$358.70
Bus from Brisbane to Central
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$206.52
Bus from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.09–$184.78

SkyBus

Phone:
+61 (0)3 9335 2811
Email:
info@skybus.com.au
Website:
skybus.com.au
Bus from Avalon Airport to Southern
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$11.22

Trans North Bus & Coach

Phone:
+61 7 3036 2070
Website:
transnorthbus.com.au/
Bus from Townsville station to Blue
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$21.74–$32.61
Bus from Blue Care Community Centre to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$22.83–$32.61

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Cardwell Brasenose Street to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
25h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$108.70–$152.17

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Cairns to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
3h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$315.22
Plane from Proserpine/Whitsunday Coast Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$521.74
Plane from Cairns to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.39–$706.52
Plane from Townsville Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$402.17

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cairns to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
3h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$543.48
Plane from Proserpine/Whitsunday Coast Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$521.74
Plane from Cairns to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$206.52–$706.52
Plane from Townsville Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$652.17

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Cairns to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$369.57
Plane from Proserpine/Whitsunday Coast Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$706.52
Plane from Townsville Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
5h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$652.17

Train operators

NSW TrainLink XPT

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
10h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$41.30–$152.17

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Cardwell to Babinda
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$3.91–$279.58
Train from Cardwell to Roma
Ave. Duration:
21h 46m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$47.83–$3,428.63
Train from Cardwell to Proserpine
Ave. Duration:
5h 52m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$13.04–$954.55
Train from Cardwell to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$5.22–$373.50

Journey Beyond - Great Southern

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
sales.enquiries@journeybeyond.com
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/great-southern/
Train from Brisbane to Southern
Ave. Duration:
2d 2h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$2,183.60–$2,831.51

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cardwell to Melbourne is to train and fly which costs $97.83 - $597.83 and takes 9h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardwell to Melbourne is to train and fly which takes 9h 52m and costs $97.83 - $597.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Cardwell and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardwell to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Cardwell Brasenose Street and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Roma Street busway, platform 2, Brisbane and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.

Is there a direct train between Cardwell and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Cardwell to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Cardwell and arriving at Southern Cross via Roma Street Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

How far is it from Cardwell to Melbourne?

The distance between Cardwell and Melbourne is 2524 km. The road distance is 2632.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardwell to Melbourne without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 2 days 0h and costs $97.83 - $3695.65 .

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

It takes approximately 9h 52m to get from Cardwell to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardwell to Melbourne bus from?

Cardwell to Melbourne bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Cardwell Brasenose Street station.

Where do I catch the Cardwell to Melbourne train from?

Cardwell to Melbourne train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cardwell station.

Train or bus from Cardwell to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Cardwell to Melbourne is to train via Sydney which takes 2 days 0h and costs $97.83 - $3695.65 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $228.26 - $760.87 and takes 2 days 7h.

Where does the Cardwell to Melbourne bus arrive?

Cardwell to Melbourne bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.

What is the time difference between Cardwell and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 1h ahead of Cardwell. It is currently 20:32 in Cardwell and 21:32 in Melbourne.

Where does the Cardwell to Melbourne train arrive?

Cardwell to Melbourne train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Cardwell to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardwell to Melbourne is 2633 km. It takes approximately 31h 10m to drive from Cardwell to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 4420+ hotels available in Melbourne. Prices start at $77.84 per night.
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