Toowoomba to Melbourne by bus
Melbourne lies 1,313 km (816 mi) south-west of Toowoomba, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 23 h 49 min including stops, over roughly 1,602 km (996 mi) of road.
| Toowoomba | Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Australia |
| Population | 142,163 | 5.4 million |
| Elevation | 599 m (1,965 ft) | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+10 (Australia/Brisbane) | UTC+10 (Australia/Melbourne) |
| Postal codes | 4350 | 3000–8383 |
Where to book buses from Toowoomba to Melbourne
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Staying in Melbourne
Our booking partner lists 3,019+ places to stay in Melbourne (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 738 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (531), and 118 are five-star. Across 557 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 990,748 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Melbourne from Toowoomba?
1,313 km (816 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Toowoomba; by road roughly 1,602 km (996 mi).
How long does it take to get from Toowoomba to Melbourne by bus?
About 23 h 49 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Toowoomba and Melbourne?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Where can I stay in Melbourne?
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Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.