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23 h 33 min
2238 km.
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Central Australia, Australia → Melbourne, Australia

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Central Australia to Melbourne

Composite routes from Central Australia to Melbourne

Cheapest
23 h 33 min
Car
2238 km.
from $123
Fastest
2 h 54 min
Plane
Other
33 h 15 min
Bus, Train
1890 km.
from $206.23
30 h 45 min
1890 km.
from $347.41
35 h 40 min
1890 km.
from $771.65

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 2
Qantas
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Virgin Australia
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Qantas
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2h 35m
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
$254.40–$826.79
Virgin Australia
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4h 30m
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
$254.40–$623.27
Bus operators
Found: 3
Firefly Express
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Greyhound Australia
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V-Line Buses
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Firefly Express
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9h 50m
3 times a day
$43.25–$58.51
1300 730 740
1300 730 740
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Greyhound Australia
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19h 55m
6 times a week
$152.64–$368.88
1300 473946
1300 473946
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V-Line Buses
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9h 45m
Once daily
$6.36–$35.62
+61 3 9662 2505
+61 3 9662 2505
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Train operators
Found: 3
V/Line
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Journey Beyond - The Overland
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Journey Beyond - The Ghan
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V/Line
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1h 58m
Hourly
$5.60–$7.63
1800 800 007
1800 800 007
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Journey Beyond - The Overland
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11h 25m
Twice a week
$76.32–$228.96
1800 703 357
1800 703 357
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Journey Beyond - The Ghan
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23h 15m
Once a week
$354.62–$715.20
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
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Questions and Answers

How can I get from Central Australia to Melbourne?

You can get from Central Australia to Melbourne by bus and train, which costs $166.00 - $408.62 and takes 33h 15m.

What is the most efficient mode of transport for traveling from Central Australia to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Central Australia to Melbourne is to fly which takes 3h 19m and costs $268.16 - $549.08.

Does this bus route go from Central Australia to Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Central Australia to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Alice Springs and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Adelaide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 45m.

Is it possible to travel directly from Central Australia to Melbourne by train?

No, it is not possible to travel directly from Central Australia to Melbourne by train. However, there are services departing from Alice Springs and arriving at Southern Cross via Adelaide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35 hours and 40 minutes.

How many kilometers is it from Central Australia to Melbourne?

The distance between Central Australia and Melbourne is 1898 km. The road distance is 2258.2 km.

How can someone travel from Central Australia to Melbourne without a car using only public transportation?

The best way to get from Central Australia to Melbourne without a car is to bus which takes 30 hours and 45 minutes and costs $191.54 - $434.16.

How long does it take to travel from Central Australia to Melbourne, including any transfers?

It takes approximately 3 hours and 19 minutes to get from Central Australia to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where can I find the bus to Alice Springs?

The bus to Alice Springs departs from Alice Springs station.

Central Australia to Melbourne train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, depart from Alice Springs station.

Central Australia to Melbourne train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, depart from Alice Springs station.

From Central Australia to Melbourne, what is the best mode of transport, and what is the approximate cost, duration and distance?

The best way to get from Central Australia to Melbourne is to fly, which takes 3 hours and 19 minutes and costs $268.16 to $549.08. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $191.54 to $434.16 and takes 30 hours and 45 minutes, you could also train, which costs $421.39 to $957.70 and takes 35 hours and 40 minutes.

Where does the Greyhound Australia bus arrive in Central Australia to Melbourne route?

Greyhound Australia's Central Australia to Melbourne bus services arrive at Adelaide station.

Where does the Journey Beyond - The Ghan train arrive?

Central Australia to Melbourne train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, arrive at Adelaide Parklands station.

Can you drive from Central Australia to Melbourne?

The driving distance between Central Australia and Melbourne is 2258 km. It takes approximately 23 hours and 17 minutes to drive from Central Australia to Melbourne.

Which airlines offer flights from Alice Springs Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Virgin Australia and Qantas offer flights from Alice Springs Airport Airport to Melbourne Airport Airport.

Where can I find accommodation near Melbourne?

There are 4420+ hotels available in Melbourne. Prices start at $91.44 per night.
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