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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Southport to Melbourne

Composite routes from Southport to Melbourne

Cheapest
36 h 55 min
Car
3727 km.
from $204
Fastest
4 h 23 min
Plane
Other
28 h 35 min
1346 km.
from $92.93
28 h 15 min
1346 km.
from $288.54
5 h 59 min
Train, Plane
1346 km.
from $169.91
6 h 36 min
Bus, Plane
1346 km.
from $256.39
2 d 5 h 8 min
1346 km.
from $3593.96

Transport providers

Bus operators

Translink

Phone:
13 12 30
Website:
translink.com.au/
Train from Queen Street station, platform 2 to Broadbeach
Ave. Duration:
29 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.14–$1.64
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.66–$5.18
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.42–$22.74
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Central
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.66–$5.31

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:
$12.63–$34.10

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:
$42.95–$59.37

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Southport to Central
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$94.73–$227.36
Bus from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$88.42–$214.73

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:
$13.04

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Southport to Central
Ave. Duration:
16h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$69.47–$101.05

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.10–$555.76
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.36–$694.70
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.20–$530.50

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.10–$757.86
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.31–$694.70
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.20–$530.50

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.99–$694.70
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.31–$694.70

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:
$48.00–$176.83

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:
$2,537.45–$3,290.36

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Southport to Melbourne is to train via Sydney which costs $54.35 - $195.65 and takes 28h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southport to Melbourne is to tram and fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $86.96 - $358.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Southport and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Southport to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Southport and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Southport and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Southport station to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Queen Street station, platform 1 and arriving at Southern Cross via Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 35m.

How far is it from Southport to Melbourne?

The distance between Southport and Melbourne is 1381 km. The road distance is 1681.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Southport to Melbourne without a car is to bus which takes 28h 15m and costs $97.83 - $380.43 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Southport to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southport to Melbourne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Southport to Melbourne train from?

Southport to Melbourne train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.

Train or bus from Southport to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Southport to Melbourne is to bus which takes 28h 15m and costs $97.83 - $380.43 . Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $54.35 - $195.65 and takes 28h 35m.

Where does the Southport to Melbourne bus arrive?

Southport to Melbourne bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Central Station.

What is the time difference between Southport and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 1h ahead of Southport. It is currently 02:51 in Southport and 03:51 in Melbourne.

Where does the Southport to Melbourne train arrive?

Southport to Melbourne train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Southport to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Southport to Melbourne is 1682 km. It takes approximately 17h 50m to drive from Southport 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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