How to travel from Point Lookout to Melbourne, Australia
The distance between Point Lookout and Melbourne is around 1,486km (924 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 15m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Point Lookout to Melbourne by bus, ferry, train, plane and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Melbourne → Point Lookout if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Plane and Bus
Take a ferry to Toondah Harbour then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Avalon (AVV) then take the bus to Melbourne Southern Cross.
- Duration6h 30m
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical costA$750($505)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Cleveland then drive to Melbourne.
- Duration19h 40m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical costA$440($295)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Point Lookout and Melbourne
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Point Lookout to Melbourne by bus, ferry, train, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which costs around A$375 ($250) and will take around 5h 15m.
The distance between Point Lookout and Melbourne is around 1,486km (924 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,404km (873 miles)
It takes around 5h 15m to get from Point Lookout and Melbourne by bus, ferry, train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Point Lookout to Melbourne is to take the bus, then take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx A$375 ($250).
The cheapest way to travel between Point Lookout and Melbourne is to take the bus, then take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which will typically cost around A$375 ($250) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Point Lookout and Melbourne. We recommend that you take the bus to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty then take a ferry to Toondah Harbour then take the train to Central station platform 4 then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Melbourne (MEL). instead which will take 5h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Point Lookout and Melbourne. We recommend that you take the bus to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty then take a ferry to Toondah Harbour then take the train to Central station platform 4 then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Melbourne (MEL). instead which will take 5h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Point Lookout to Melbourne. We recommend that you take the bus to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty then take a ferry to Toondah Harbour then take the train to Central station platform 4 then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Melbourne (MEL). instead which will take 5h 15m.
The closest major airport to Melbourne is Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Melbourne. Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) and King Island Airport (KNS) (KNS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Point Lookout to Melbourne. We recommend that you take the bus to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty then take a ferry to Toondah Harbour then take the train to Central station platform 4 then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Melbourne (MEL). instead which will take 5h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Point Lookout to Melbourne is to take the bus, then take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around A$375 ($250).
Compare travel optionsbetween Point Lookout and Melbourne
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Plane and Bus + 4 similar | 6h 30m | A$750($505) | 4 times a day | 1,646km (1,022 miles) |
| Bus, Ferry, Train and Plane | 5h 15m | A$375($250) | every 2 hours | 1,486km (924 miles) |
| Bus to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty, ferry, train and plane | 6h 25m | A$405($270) | every 2 hours | 1,524km (947 miles) |
| Ferry, Train, Plane and Bus | 6h 45m | A$450($305) | 4 times a day | 1,609km (1,000 miles) |
| Bus to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty, ferry, train and plane | 7h 15m | A$450($300) | every 2 hours | 1,691km (1,051 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 19h 40m | A$440($295) | every 2 hours | 1,779km (1,105 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Point Lookout and Melbourne
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Regional Express
Qantas
Ferry operators
Stradbroke Flyer
Sealink (SEQ)
Bus companies
Stradbroke Island Buses
Airports near Melbourne
The following major airports near Melbourne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
- Distance
- 19km (12 miles) from Melbourne
Avalon Airport (AVV)
- Distance
- 49km (30 miles) from Melbourne
King Island Airport (KNS)
- Distance
- 248km (154 miles) from Melbourne